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Davidovich Upsets Zverev to Reach Shanghai Final

Davidovich’s victory guarantees Alexander Zverev the year‑end world No. 1 and leaves Rafael Jódar to face Daniil Medvedev for the other place in Sunday’s final.

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El grito de celebración de Alejandro Davidovich Fokina luego de vencer a Zverev en Shanghái
Rafael Jódar a un paso de la hazaña en el Masters de Shanghai. Venció a Rudd y se metió en las semifinales.
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Overview

  • Alejandro Davidovich Fokina beat Alexander Zverev in three sets to advance to the Shanghai Masters 1000 final, handing Zverev his tournament exit.
  • The result leaves Zverev assured of finishing the season as world No. 1 despite losing in Shanghai.
  • Rafael Jódar continued his breakthrough run to the semifinals with a comeback win over Casper Ruud and now plays Daniil Medvedev for the remaining final spot.
  • Jódar, 20, became the youngest semifinalist in Shanghai history and issued a public apology after an earlier on‑court outburst directed at a ballkid.
  • The Shanghai Masters is being played at Qizhong Stadium with marquee matches on ESPN and full streaming on Disney+ Premium, and the tournament’s outcomes will affect ATP rankings and ATP Finals qualification.