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Jódar will be in the top 10 if he wins against Davidovich in the final in Shanghai

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 17 Oct 2026
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Rafael Jódar, top-10 options in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages.

Rafael Jódar has achieved an incredible feat by reaching the final of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026 and positioning himself to add the first major title of his professional career in the year that marks his debut as a professional tennis player. 

The Spaniard has made a significant impact on his aspirations to compete in the ATP Finals 2026, obtaining a haul of points that solidifies him in eighth place in the ATP Race (not taking into account Sinner, who has confirmed he will not play in the tournament). The player from Madrid is already ahead of De Miñaur by 279 points that he will have to defend in upcoming events. Furthermore, he could extend that lead if he becomes the champion in Shanghai, something that would propel him to sixth place in this ranking.

Jódar could be 6th in the ATP Race and 8th in the ATP Ranking if he becomes the champion in Shanghai

However, even more remarkable is what would happen in the ATP ranking. If Rafael Jódar wins the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026, he will break into the top-10 for the first time in his career. This would represent an impressive historical milestone, entering that elite group in his first year as a professional tennis player. No story of triumphant precocity could compare to what the young player from Madrid is achieving this season.

In case he loses the final to Davidovich, the player from Leganés would exit as 11th in the ATP ranking and could break into the top-10 in upcoming events. He will gain enormous confidence from this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026 tournament and will approach the indoor European tour ready to continue growing and achieving historic successes for Spanish sports.

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