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Jodar Beats Medvedev in Shanghai Masters Final
Rafael Jodar, 20, defeats Medvedev to reach first Masters 1000 final in Shanghai.
In brief
Rafael Jodar, 20, defeats Medvedev to reach first Masters 1000 final in Shanghai. Rafael Jodar, 20, beats Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 to set up all-Spanish Masters 1000 final in Shanghai. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Jodar reaches Masters 1000 final
Rafael Jodar, 20, beats Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 to reach first Masters 1000 final at Shanghai Masters.
Youngest finalist in history
Jodar, ranked No. 168 at start of season, becomes youngest finalist in event’s history.
All-Spanish final set
Jodar faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in first all-Spanish Masters 1000 final since 2017.
Jodar’s career milestone
Jodar wins 20 Masters 1000 matches this season, becoming second-youngest to reach 20.
Jodar’s match progress
Jodar broke Medvedev early in first set, saved break points, and won match 6-3, 6-4.
Jodar’s ranking rise
Jodar rises to career-high No. 11 after beating Medvedev, passing Novak Djokovic.
The key point
Rafael Jodar, 20, beats Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 to set up all-Spanish Masters 1000 final in Shanghai.
