Alejandro Davidovich Fokina shocks Alexander Zverev in the Shanghai Masters
· Sports · Sportstar, NDTV Sports, BBC Sport
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina shocked Alexander Zverev by winning their Shanghai Masters semifinal match in three sets: 7-5, 4-6, 3-6. The victory came on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Chennai, as reported by Sportstar. Davidovich Fokina broke Zverev's serve at pivotal moments in the second and third sets to gain momentum and secure the win. Zverev, who had won the French Open and US Open earlier in 2026 and officially clinched the ATP year-end No. 1 ranking, admitted fatigue and a minor injury affected his performance. Davidovich Fokina will now face the winner of the Daniil Medvedev vs Rafael Jodar semifinal in the final on Sunday.
Why it matters
The result prevents Zverev from defending his Shanghai Masters title and ends his bid for a second consecutive final appearance. It highlights Davidovich Fokina's rising form on the ATP Tour and his ability to perform under pressure against top-ranked opponents.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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