Davidovich Fokina wins first Masters 1000 title in Shanghai

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina rallied from a set and a break down to defeat Rafael Jodar in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday, winning his first Masters 1000 title. The Spaniard prevailed 1-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the all-Spanish match, turning around a contest in which Jodar had been in control early. Jodar, 20, took the opening set 6-1 and broke for a 3-2 lead in the second. Davidovich Fokina broke back immediately, then held through a tense set that went to a tiebreak. Jodar led 4-3 in the breaker, but Davidovich Fokina won it to level the match. The deciding set began with both players breaking serve. Davidovich Fokina broke again for a 3-2 lead and held on from there, sealing the championship on his second match point. Jodar received treatment during the set after showing signs of physical discomfort. Reports described treatment to his thighs and an ankle issue near the end, but no diagnosis was given. The victory gave the 27-year-old Davidovich Fokina the biggest title of his career and his first at the Masters 1000 level. He had won titles in Mallorca and Chengdu earlier this season, and his Shanghai victory extended his winning streak in China to 10 matches. He also became the...