Davidovich takes advantage of Géa's withdrawal to reach the semifinals in Shanghai

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 15 Oct 2026 | 09:09
Alejandro Davidovich ATP ATP Shanghái 2026 Arthur Géa

The Spanish player needed to compete for just over five matches before Géa withdrew due to physical issues. Davidovich will seek a place in the final of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026.

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Alejandro Davidovich: Consequences of the semifinals in Shanghai. Photo: Getty Images

Alejandro Davidovich has had that bit of luck needed to achieve very important successes in world tennis. After suffering immensely in his previous matches during the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026, the Spaniard benefited from the injury of Arthur Géa when the score of their duel was 4-1 40-0 in favor of the Malagueño.

No one likes to see a fellow player injured and achieve such an important milestone as reaching the Masters 1000 semifinals in this way, but physical problems are part of tennis, and Alejandro Davidovich has been able to avoid them during a tournament that has been very demanding for him. This was not the case for Arthur Géa, who arrived full of confidence but also exhausted, suffering from issues in his right hip that led to his withdrawal.

Davidovich returns to the top 20 of the ATP ranking and could climb much higher if he progresses in Shanghai

The demands of today's tennis are fierce, and every extra effort comes at a high cost. Géa is not a player accustomed to competing for many days in the same week and has encountered physical problems after a tough tournament for him. He defeated Shelton and Mensik, pushing his body and mind to the limit, and the first said enough at the least opportune moment for him.

The Frenchman had reasons to dream of continuing to advance, although Davidovich earned the role of favorite through his own efforts. The Spaniard came out with great determination and clearly demonstrated superiority in the nearly six games in which Géa tested himself. However, the Frenchman said enough, allowing Alejandro to reach the semifinals with hardly any effort in this match and feeling like he was facing a golden opportunity. 

No Spaniard has won the Shanghai tournament to date

This result marks the return of the Malagueño to the top 20 of the ATP ranking, placing him 18th in the world, and knowing that if he reaches the final, he would rank as the 14th best player on the planet. He is now awaiting the winner of the match between Zverev and De Miñaur, acknowledging that a tough challenge lies ahead, but also knowing that his tremendous level of tennis and confidence displayed this week make him a candidate for everything.

Alejandro Davidovich has a golden opportunity in the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026, which has opened up significantly, and in which the Spaniard has more than enough arguments to think he can leave as champion. It is worth remembering that no Spanish player has ever won here, so Fokina is in a position to make history.

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