What happened in the last all-Spanish Masters 1000 final ahead of Rafael Jodar vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Rafael Jodar and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina are set to meet in the 2026 Shanghai Masters final on Sunday, October 18. This contest marks the first all-Spanish ATP Masters 1000 final in nine years, following the 2017 Monte Carlo Masters title match between Rafael Nadal and Albert Ramos-Vinolas. In that 2017 clash, Nadal defeated Ramos-Vinolas 6-1, 6-3 without facing a single break point to secure his 10th Monte Carlo championship.

Both finalists advanced through challenging draws to reach the championship match in Shanghai. Jodar defeated Jiri Lehecka, Casper Ruud, and Daniil Medvedev on his way to the final. Meanwhile, Davidovich Fokina earned his spot by defeating Frances Tiafoe and Alexander Zverev.