Jódar and Davidovich break the Spanish 'curse' at the Shanghai Masters 1000
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Rafael Jódar defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) on October 17 in Shanghai, China, securing the second spot in the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000.
With Jódar's victory, he advanced to face fellow Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the tournament's final, guaranteeing an all-Spanish championship match.
This outcome marks a significant milestone by breaking a historical drought for Spanish tennis at the Shanghai Masters 1000, which had previously been the only Masters 1000 tournament never to feature a player from Spain in its final.
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Infobae (AR) - Jódar y Davidovich rompen la 'maldición' española...Focuses on breaking the historic Spanish tournament drought.
Infobae (AR) - Rafa Jódar gana a Medvedev y habrá final española...Focuses on Jódar's match victory over Medvedev to set up the final.
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