Key Takeaways
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina admitted feeling completely drained after outlasting Rafael Jódar in a physically and mentally demanding contest.
- The Spaniard praised Jódar as an exceptional opponent who produced remarkable shots during the battle.
- Davidovich Fokina thanked his team for supporting him through a difficult year of back injuries and noted that Arthur Fils’ successful return from similar problems provided huge motivation.
Exhausting battle pushes Spaniard to the brink
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina showed immense resilience to secure a hard-fought victory against fellow Spaniard Rafael Jódar. Speaking directly after the demanding contest, the Spanish competitor confessed to feeling completely drained both physically and mentally after leaving everything on the court throughout the tournament.
Davidovich Fokina gave huge credit to Jódar for making the encounter exceptionally demanding. He acknowledged the outstanding level displayed by his opponent, highlighting that Jódar produced formidable shots that tested him to his limits throughout the clash.
Drawing motivation from Arthur Fils during injury recovery
Reflecting on what the triumph meant on a personal level, Davidovich Fokina expressed intense emotion, admitting that he struggled to find the words to capture his feelings. He credited his support team for standing by him through an arduous year heavily disrupted by back issues.
To overcome his physical problems, the Spaniard revealed that he found crucial inspiration in close friend Arthur Fils. After witnessing Fils successfully overcome his own back troubles and return straight to winning ways on the tour, Davidovich Fokina used that example to fuel his determination to push through physical setbacks and succeed.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in 2026
Now ranked no.26, the Spaniard played his last match on the 18th of October when he defeated world no.13 Rafael Jodar 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in the final in Shanghai to win his 2nd career title.
At the moment, during this season Alejandro owns a 34-16 win-loss record. The Spaniard clinched 3 titles in 2026 in Mallorca, Chengdu and Shanghai.
