Davidovich, finalist in Shanghai: “I was frustrated but I had time to think about what I wanted to do with my future. And I achieved the best victory of my life”

The Spanish Alexander Davidovich27 years old and number 26, will play the eighth final of his career this Sunday at the Shanghai Masters 1000 ATP, at 10:30 am. Against his compatriot Rafa Jódar or the Russian Daniil Medvedev. Recent champion of Mallorca and Chengdu, in the 1000 category, he lost the contest in Monte Carlo 2022.

In an excellent moment of form, also knowing that he must claim a lot to aspire to a place in the Spanish team for the Final 8 of the Davis Cup, he left out the next world number one, the German Alexander Zverev whom he came back in the semis: 5-7, 6-4 and 6-3.

“I knew I would have my option because I was playing well. In the last one I was physically stronger, more electric than him. The early break gave me a lot of strength. And I told myself, let’s enjoy it,” Davidovich explained in the statements still on the court.

He has benefited from a two-month break due to a back injury. He missed the North American hard court tour. A break to value more what you don’t have at that moment, even within the sadness. “I was frustrated, but I also had time to think about what I wanted to do with my future,” he said. ‘Foki’.

On his return, more convinced and with greater self-esteem, next to his new coach ‘Pepo’ Clavet. “A final is very nice, but winning against a Zverev who is serving so much, who is playing so well and who is going to be number one of the year is a lot. It is the best victory of my career,” he said without hesitation.

He feels “confident and eager to continue playing. Wanting to enjoy himself regardless of whether it is a first round or a final,” he said. Hungry for tennis.