Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina fought back to beat rising star Rafael Jodar in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday to claim the biggest title of his career.

The gutsy world number 26 from Spain outlasted his tiring compatriot 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4.

"I don't know what to say. I don't know what I feel. Just like a huge relief," Davidovich Fokina said.

It is a first title at the prestigious 1000 level for the 27-year-old, who extended his winning streak in China to 10 matches after claiming victory at an ATP 250 tournament in Chengdu.

The 20-year-old Jodar, ranked 13 and rising fast, was ruthless to start with.

He reached over his shoulder to save a point before winning it with an overhead smash as he broke for a...