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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina explains how Arthur Fils inspired him to win the Shanghai Masters title

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina overcame Rafael Jodar in a dramatic all-Spanish final to secure the Shanghai Masters championship. After dropping the opening set heavily, the victor rallied through a tiebreak finish and credited his friend Arthur Fils with motivating his comeback season following multiple injury setbacks.

The title showdown also drew a capacity audience that featured tennis icon Roger Federer.

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