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Fokina advances to final as Cabral loses in doubles at Shanghai Masters

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, while Francisco Cabral lost in the doubles final.

18 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Fokina advances to final as Cabral loses in doubles at Shanghai Masters — Archive photoPhoto: Robbie Mendelson · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina had a surprising victory over Germany's Alexander Zverev in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters 1000, thus qualifying for the tournament final. Zverev, the top seed, was defeated in a match that lasted just over two hours and featured three sets.

The match between Fokina and Zverev was fiercely contested, with the Spanish player demonstrating great skill and resilience to overcome his opponent. This result marks a significant moment in Fokina's career as he advances to the final stage of one of the most prestigious tournaments on the circuit.

On the other hand, Francisco Cabral, partnering with American JJ Tracy, faced difficulties in the doubles final of the same tournament. The duo lost to Austrians Lucas Miedler and Neil Oberleitner in a match that was also highly competitive.

Cabral, who is from Porto, has become the second Portuguese player to reach a doubles final at a Masters event, making a name for himself on the international tennis scene. Despite the defeat, his performance throughout the tournament was quite positive and noteworthy.

The final of the Shanghai Masters 1000, where Fokina will compete, is generating great expectations among sports fans. The young player’s ability to defeat a well-known opponent like Zverev fuels hopes for a strong performance in the final.

Reactions to the performances of both players have been mixed, reflecting the excitement surrounding the events. Fokina will continue his quest for an important title, while Cabral will have future opportunities to avenge his defeat.

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