# Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev to reach Shanghai final

> Davidovich Fokina overcomes Zverev in Shanghai Masters semi-final to advance to final.
- Title: Davidovich Fokina beats Zverev to reach Shanghai final
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/chengdu-champion-davidovich-fokina-stays-red-hot-in-china-toppling-zverev-to-reach-shanghai-final-863445.html
- Published: 2026-10-17T10:55:06+00:00
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- Topics: davidovich fokina, zverev, shanghai masters, rollex, tennis, atp, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Davidovich Fokina defeats Zverev 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to reach Shanghai Masters final.