Shanghai Masters
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, coming from a set and a break down to beat his fellow Spaniard Rafael Jódar 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in two hours and 28 minutes. It is the first Masters 1000 title of his career, won as the No. 25 seed.
How the Final Turned
Jódar, the No. 12 seed, dominated the first set. He broke in the second game and again for 5-1, did not face a break point on his own serve and won all seven rallies that went past nine shots. Davidovich Fokina was still a break down at 2-3 in the second set before he broke back. He saved a break point to hold for 4-3, held at 5-4 and 6-5, and took the tiebreak 7-5. After the pair traded breaks early in the third set, Davidovich Fokina broke in the fifth game and served it out.
His Route to the Title
| Round | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Second round | Jenson Brooksby | 6-1, 6-3 |
| Third round | Frances Tiafoe (7) | 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(6) |
| Round of 16 | Hubert Hurkacz | 1-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) |
| Quarter-finals | Arthur Gea | 4-1, retired |
| Semi-finals | Alexander Zverev (1) | 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 |
| Final | Rafael Jódar (12) | 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 |
He had a first-round bye as a seed, saved a match point against Tiafoe and came from a set down against Hurkacz, Zverev and Jódar. Zverev, the top seed, said after their semi-final that he had carried an injury and fatigue into the tournament.
Five Finals Lost, Three Won
Davidovich Fokina lost the first five tour-level finals of his career, including his only previous Masters 1000 final, at Monte-Carlo in 2022. He has now won his last three: Mallorca and Chengdu earlier in 2026, and Shanghai. He missed about two months with a back injury before returning in Chengdu in late September, and is on a 10-match winning streak in China. The title is worth 1,000 ranking points and $1,151,380, and lifts him to a career-high No. 13 in the ATP rankings.
Jódar Into the Turin Race
Jódar, 20, rises two places to a joint career-high No. 11 after reaching the final, beating Lehečka, Ruud and Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 on the way. A win would have taken him into the top 10. He leaves Shanghai ninth in the Race to Turin, which puts him inside the cut for the ATP Finals now that Jannik Sinner has ended his season.
What Comes Next
The Paris Masters from 31 October to 8 November is the last Masters 1000 event of the season and the last chance to qualify for Turin. Every result from the fortnight is on our Shanghai Masters results page, and the full list of champions is in our Shanghai Masters winners guide.
FAQ
Shanghai Masters 2026 Final FAQs
Who won the Shanghai Masters 2026?
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who beat Rafael Jódar 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 in the final on 18 October.
Is this Davidovich Fokina’s first Masters 1000 title?
Yes. He had lost his only previous Masters 1000 final, at Monte-Carlo in 2022. It is his third ATP title, after Mallorca and Chengdu earlier in 2026.
Who did Davidovich Fokina beat in the semi-finals?
The top seed Alexander Zverev, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
How much did the Shanghai Masters champion win?
$1,151,380 and 1,000 ranking points.
Where does Rafael Jódar stand in the Race to Turin?
He left Shanghai ninth in the Race, inside the qualifying places for the ATP Finals now that Jannik Sinner has withdrawn for the season.
More Coverage
See our Shanghai Masters hub, the full results and Rafael Jódar’s profile. The season continues at the Paris Masters, and the dates are in the 2026 tennis calendar.