Both semifinal matches at the Rolex Shanghai Masters have concluded, setting up an unexpected but entirely deserved all-Spanish final. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina pulled off a massive comeback against Alexander Zverev, while young sensation Rafael Jodar swept Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to continue his dream run.
Fokina’s Massive Comeback Against Zverev
The first semifinal delivered pure drama, with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina triumphing 2-1 (5-7, 6-4, 6-3).
In the first set, both players served exceptionally well with no break opportunities until the 11th game. Zverev capitalized on his first break points to lead 6-5, then routinely held his serve to take the opening set.
The second set saw both players guarding their serves fiercely until Fokina led 5-4. Serving to stay in the set, Zverev succumbed to the Spaniard’s pressure. Fokina secured the crucial break, winning the set 6-4 to force a decider.
Riding the momentum, Fokina immediately broke Zverev at the start of the third set to take a 2-0 lead. Zverev had no answers for the dialled-in Spaniard, who safely held his serve for the remainder of the match, winning the third set 6-3 and booking his spot in the final.
📊 Match Statistics: Zverev vs. Fokina
| Statistic | Alexander Zverev | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina |
| Aces | 18 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | 75% | 82% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 73% (52/71) | 85% (58/68) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 46% (11/24) | 40% (6/15) |
| Break Points Saved | 4/6 (67%) | 2/3 (67%) |
| Break Points Won | 1/3 (33%) | 2/6 (33%) |
| Winners | 28 | 36 |
| Unforced Errors | 20 | 21 |
| Net Points Won | 50% (7/14) | 83% (5/6) |
Jodar Dominates Medvedev
In the second semifinal, Rafael Jodar showcased absolute dominance, defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, 2-0 (6-3, 6-4).
The dynamic was almost identical in both sets. Jodar struck first, securing an early break to take the lead. The Russian fighter managed to erase the initial deficit by breaking back in both sets, demonstrating his signature resilience. However, Jodar maintained his aggressive play and quickly secured a second break in each set. Unlike the first time, Medvedev had no answer to the second break, allowing the young Spaniard to comfortably earn his ticket to the grand final.
📊 Match Statistics: Jodar vs. Medvedev
| Statistic | Rafael Jodar | Daniil Medvedev |
| Aces | 6 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 4 |
| 1st Serve Percentage | 69% | 56% |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 66% (38/58) | 64% (18/28) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 46% (12/26) | 41% (9/22) |
| Break Points Saved | 4/6 (67%) | 3/7 (43%) |
| Break Points Won | 4/7 (57%) | 2/6 (33%) |
| Winners | 22 | 15 |
| Unforced Errors | 22 | 21 |
| Net Points Won | 83% (5/6) | 54% (7/13) |
👉 For full draw details, seeds, prize money information, and a preview of the all-Spanish final, visit our main hub article: Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026: News, Draw & Results.
