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Davidovich Fokina rallies past Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Davidovich Fokina rallies past Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final

Summary

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain defeated top seed Alexander Zverev 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday. Davidovich Fokina, ranked 26th in the world, overcame an early setback by losing the first set but took control in the decisive set, breaking serve early. This victory marks his ninth consecutive match win in China, following successes at the Chengdu Open. He will face either Rafael Jodar or Daniil Medvedev in the final.

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By the Numbers

•Davidovich Fokina won after losing the first set.
•He capitalized on a double fault by Zverev in the third set.
•The match lasted 2 hours and 6 minutes.
•Davidovich Fokina has won nine consecutive matches in China.
•Zverev secured the year-ending world number one position earlier in the tournament.

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11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Davidovich Fokina stuns Zverev to reach Shanghai Masters final

What they're saying

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Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina rallied to a surprise 5-7, 6-3, 6-3 victory over top seed Alexander Zverev on Saturday to reach the Shanghai Masters final. World number 26 Davidovich Fokina overcame losing the opening set to force a decider where he raced into a 3-0 lead, capitalising on a Zverev double fault.
— Yahoo Sports

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