# Jodar Beats Medvedev in Shanghai Masters Final

> Rafael Jodar, 20, defeats Medvedev to reach first Masters 1000 final in Shanghai.
- Title: Jodar Beats Medvedev in Shanghai Masters Final · Tennis Majors
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-17T13:00:07+00:00
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- Topics: rafael jodar, daniil medvedev, shanghai masters, masters 1000, atp, spanish, tennis, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Rafael Jodar, 20, beats Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 to set up all-Spanish Masters 1000 final in Shanghai.