Shanghai Masters 2026 Winner: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Beats Rafael Jodar To Lift Maiden ATP 1000 Title

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina came from a set down to defeat fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in the Shanghai Masters final, claiming his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title and the biggest trophy of his career.

Fokina recovered after a one-sided opening set, winning the second-set tiebreak 7-5 before breaking through in the deciding set to complete the comeback.

The victory marked a major milestone for the Spaniard, who secured his first Masters 1000 crown in his 49th main-draw appearance at this level. No player since Borna Coric at the 2022 Cincinnati Masters had needed as many appearances to win a maiden title in the category.

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Fokina also became the first Spanish player to win the Shanghai Masters and the 16th Spaniard to claim an ATP Masters 1000 title.

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