Tennis-After years of frustration, Davidovich Fokina wins third title of 2026

Oct 19 (Reuters) Alejandro Davidovich Fokina waited seven years for an ATP Tour title then three came along ​at once. The Spaniard, who made ‌his tour debut in April 2019, captured the Shanghai Masters title with a 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4 win over compatriot Rafael Jodar on Sunday, ‌earning ​him a third career ⁠trophy after his ⁠wins in Chengdu last month and Mallorca in June. I cannot describe with words what I achieved in this Chinese ​swing, Davidovich Fokina, who lost his first five ATP finals, told a ⁠press conference. I never thought ⁠I would have two titles ​after two months out. But I m really, ​really happy. I think my team (were) ‌pushing me. It was difficult when I was at home, and they were pushing me very hard. They knew that ⁠I can achieve these kind of things. So I am very grateful (for) what they have done, ⁠because ‌they were believing in me. The ⁠27-year-old, whose win in Chengdu ​came ‌in his first tournament back ​after a ⁠two-month layoff due to a back injury, has ri