Davidovich reveals the key to his revolution: "My team believes in me"

Fernando Murciego - 18 Oct 2026 | 14:11
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The man from Málaga triumphed this Sunday in Shanghai with his third title of the season, the first of his career in a Masters 1000. He later admitted that he did not want to think about anything other than enjoying these hours and going home with his family.

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Alejandro Davidovich reveals the key to his title in Shanghai: "My team believed in me." Source: Getty

Very few would have imagined this second part of the season that Alejandro Davidovich is having. Seeing him win two trophies was already a joy, but watching him conquer the Masters 1000 in Shanghai is another level. The Spaniard spoke at a press conference about his feelings, appreciating every moment he has experienced on this tour.

A tour he will never forget, for sure. After defeating none other than Alexander Zverev in the semifinals, the best tennis player of 2026, today he was able to repeat the feat against the great revelation of the season, his compatriot Rafa Jódar. And always demonstrating that, although he never showed doubts in terms of tennis, on a mental level he has clearly taken a step forward. It is impossible to achieve this kind of victories if you are not privileged in both aspects. Before returning home to celebrate with his loved ones, Fokina put the finishing touch at the press conference.

Davidovich's words after his title in Shanghai

"I can't put into words what I have achieved on this Asian tour. I never would have thought that I would win two titles after being away for two months. I am very, very happy. I think my team has pushed me a lot; there were difficult times when I was at home, and they encouraged me a lot, but they knew I could achieve these kinds of things. I am very grateful for everything they have done because they believed in me. And, of course, my wife has supported me every day during these two months, which have not been easy. Right now, I can't describe what I feel; I am very happy."

Two months of work to return to the elite

"These are private matters, so I'm not going to share what they told me. The mentality I needed after being away for two months is part of a private conversation; I'm not going to say anything about that. The motivation was to work during the preseason in November, doing five, six, or seven hours a day, giving it my all to be in the best possible physical and mental condition."

This is how Davidovich came back in the Shanghai final against Jódar

"Today I was more tense, more nervous. He started very well; in the first set, I couldn't find any gaps to make a winner. He was everywhere, serving and returning very well, while I tried to give my best. In the second set, he had a break advantage, but I kept believing in myself, trying to find a way to break his serve. I knew it wouldn't be easy for him because it was his first final of a Masters 1000, and he could also be nervous. I needed to be there, fight for every ball, and make him run. In the third set, it was evident that he could start to suffer from cramps physically. My great asset today was my physical condition; it was my only chance."

A title to celebrate away from the courts

"The season is not over, but right now I don't want to think about next week. I just want to celebrate this victory with my team and enjoy the moment. In two hours, we catch the flight, and tomorrow I will be home after a month here without seeing my family or my wife. I don't want to think about tennis for the next two or three days, just enjoy. After that, I will go to Basel, and we'll see what happens there, but right now I don't want to think about it."

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