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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina wins Shanghai Masters
Davidovich Fokina overcomes back injury to claim first ATP Masters 1000 title.
In brief
Davidovich Fokina overcomes back injury to claim first ATP Masters 1000 title. 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. Originally reported by mint.
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.
The headline
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.
