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Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev to reach Shanghai final
Davidovich Fokina overcomes Zverev in Shanghai Masters semi-final to advance to final.
In brief
Davidovich Fokina overcomes Zverev in Shanghai Masters semi-final to advance to final. Davidovich Fokina defeats Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to reach Shanghai Masters final. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Davidovich Fokina reaches Shanghai final
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (No. 25) came from a set down to stun Alexander Zverev (No. 1) 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday night and reach the final of the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
Zverev's run in China
Zverev recovered from two missed match points to reach his second Masters 1000 final after a nine-match winning run in China since his Chengdu title.
Davidovich Fokina's path to final
Davidovich Fokina will face Rafael Jodar or Daniil Medvedev for the title, with a Jodar win setting up the ninth all-Spanish final in Masters 1000 history.
Zverev's match stats
Zverev was not broken until the 10th game of the second set, finishing with 36 winners and 20 unforced errors.
Davidovich Fokina's comeback
Davidovich Fokina came back from a set down against a top 10 opponent after beating Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 at the 2024 United Cup.
Zverev's ranking impact
Zverev's defeat cost him the chance to become the 30th World No. 1 on November 2, whatever his result in Vienna.
The one thing
Davidovich Fokina defeats Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to reach Shanghai Masters final.
