# Alejandro Davidovich Fokina wins Shanghai Masters

> Davidovich Fokina overcomes back injury to claim first ATP Masters 1000 title.
- Title: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina wins Shanghai Masters · mint
- Summary: Davidovich Fokina overcomes back injury to claim first ATP Masters 1000 title. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Shanghai…
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- Author: Aachal Maniyar
- Published: 2026-10-18T19:19:53+00:00
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- Topics: alejandro davidovich fokina, shanghai masters, atp, masters 1000, rafael jodar, back injury, wimbledon, news, india
## Shanghai triumph
Davidovich Fokina wins first ATP Masters 1000 title at Shanghai Masters.

> I have a blank mind. I don’t know what to say, and I don’t know how I feel. Just a huge relief
## Back injury recovery
Davidovich Fokina missed two months of tour after back injury forced him off competition.

> Mentally it was very tough
## First Masters title
Davidovich Fokina earns $1,151,380 and 1,000 ranking points for victory.
## Career high ranking
Davidovich Fokina climbs to career-high world No. 13 after Shanghai win.
## Overcoming past losses
Davidovich Fokina won three finals in a row after losing first five tour-level finals.
## Recent title streak
Davidovich Fokina extends winning streak in China to 10 matches after Chengdu Open win.
## Next steps
Davidovich Fokina heads into final stretch of season with renewed momentum.
## Key takeaway

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at Shanghai after recovering from a back injury that forced him off tour for two months.