India, Oct. 18 -- The 2026 Shanghai Masters final will feature an all-Spanish clash between Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Rafael Jodar on Sunday, October 18, with both players chasing their first ATP Masters 1000 title. Davidovich Fokina booked his place in the championship match after defeating top seed Alexander Zverev in three sets, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, extending his winning run in China to nine matches. Jodar, meanwhile, continued his breakthrough season by beating former champion Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals. The final will also be their first meeting on the professional tour, adding another layer of intrigue to the contest.

A title in Shanghai could prove a major career milestone for either Spaniard. Davidovich Fokina wil...