Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

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Fifth-seeded Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina also advanced, rallying past Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia-Herzegovina 6-7(1), 6-2, 6-2 after two hours. The Next Gen ATP Finals alumnus broke serve six times to set a second-round clash against Belarusian Ilya Ivashka, who eliminated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 7-6(2).

"It's not easy to play the first match at home, a little bit nervous," Davidovich Fokina said. "I improved after the first set my game. I was more calm, more hungry to win the game. It was easier to do things."

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Davidovich Fokina Launches Spanish Pet Adoption Platform

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Spaniard aims to combat surging pet abandonment
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina turned his lifelong love for animals into a project that aims to make sure no pets in Spain are left abandoned or mistreated.

The Spaniard, ranked No. 56 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, took some time during the AnyTech365 Andalucia Open in Marbella to raise awareness for a growing side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pet abandonment has skyrocketed around the world as families struggle to cope with financial hardships, including in Davidovich Fokina’s native Spain.

In response, the player launched Adoptas.org, his own online pet adoption platform that aims to connect anyone looking to adopt or foster a pet with shelters and rescues across Spain.

“Announcing this makes me more nervous than playing tennis,” Davidovich Fokina said in a Zoom press conference. “I’m doing this out of a love for animals, and because I’m outraged by pet abandonment.

“After the lockdown due to the pandemic there have been many pets abandoned, a brutal increase of 25 per cent,” he added, referencing statistics in Spain.

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The project aims to take advantage of the higher visibility that the player enjoys in order to support Spanish animal shelters nationwide by speeding up the adoption process as well as facilitating direct fundraising from donors. At the same time, Adoptas.org also hopes to educate the public on the benefits of animal adoption and rescue in place of pet shops and breeders, and on how to care for their pet’s well-being.

For 21-year-old Davidovich Fokina, it’s an issue close to the heart. The Malaga native has always had a deep love for stray animals – due in part to not having his own pets at home as a child.

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“[I’ve loved animals] since I was little, even though I was not allowed to have pets as a child because my mom thought they gave me allergies. After school, I used to play for hours with a dog that would come up to my door, and I would pet her," he said.

“Whenever I see a stray animal, I go to the store and get something to feed it. And if it’s in bad shape, I call a shelter. Pets are not stuffed toys and they should not be mistreated. I have two cats and they are like my children to me, it would never occur to me to abandon them or mistreat them.”

The platform already includes more than 50 registered animals from shelters across Spain including Marbella, Valencia, Toledo and more. For more information and to view adoptable pets, visit Adoptas.org.

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Alejandro Davidovich Fokina upset Alex de Minaur 6-4, 7-6(3) to book a second-round encounter with eighth seed Matteo Berrettini. The Spaniard saved six of the eight break points he faced to level his ATP Head2Head rivalry against the Aussie at 1-1.

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How Davidovich Fokina Found ‘Mental Calm’ In Berrettini Upset

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Spaniard claims first Top 10 victory amid Monte-Carlo debut
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina scored the biggest victory of his career on Tuesday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters as he closed out eighth seed Matteo Berrettini 7-5, 6-3 to reach the third round.

Not only was it the 21-year-old Spaniard’s first victory at an ATP Masters 1000 clay-court event, it was Davidovich Fokina’s first win against a Top 10 player.

It was a long-awaited milestone for Davidovich Fokina, who went 0-4 last year in clashes with Diego Schwartzman and Alexander Zverev. The signs were already there, as Davidovich Fokina pushed both players to deciding sets in two of their contests.

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“I’m very happy with this win. I’m very excited to defeat a Top 10 player,” Davidovich Fokina said in his post-match press conference. “Last year I faced a couple of Top 10 players and I came close, but I couldn’t close them out. But here I am improving every day, I’m playing better and better.

“I also knew that Matteo was coming back from an injury and he wouldn’t have a lot of rhythm. I was able to take advantage of that today.”



Davidovich Fokina put in a measured and consistent performance to defeat the World No. 10. He claimed 73 per cent of points behind his strong first serve, and broke the Italian three times. Berrettini showed flashes of his best tennis, working his way back after a rib injury forced him to withdraw from the fourth round of the Australian Open.

The Spaniard knew he had a big opportunity to pull off the upset with Berrettini contesting his first match since Melbourne. He was prepared to take his chances, something Davidovich Fokina admitted he has been working on.

The No. 58-ranked player revealed that a change in mentality has helped him find the winning momentum that’s propelled him up the FedEx ATP Rankings. He has posted an 11-6 record after the Tour resumed in August 2020, including his first ATP Tour semi-final at Cologne (l. Zverev).

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“Before, I used to be a much more hyperactive and anxious person,” he admitted. “I wanted to finish every point in three shots, but when you evolve as a player you realise that tennis is not about winning in three shots. It’s about staying mentally calm and feeling stable.

“You have to take advantage of your opportunities, but also acknowledge that there may be more opportunities to come if you can’t.”

Davidovich Fokina will hope to continue capitalising on his chances as he awaits the winner of Lucas Pouille and Alexei Popyrin for a shot at his first ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final.

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Monte Carlo 2021: pierwszy wygrany mecz w Księstwie.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina d. Alex De Minaur 64 76(3)

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Monte Carlo 21 R2:

49 Guido Pella 1208
50 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 1205
51 Richard Gasquet 1185

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The Last Time… With Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

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The Spaniard reveals the last time he met his idol and more...
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who combines good movement and powerful groundstrokes, recorded the first Top 10 win of his career this week over Matteo Berrettini at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters.

ATPTour.com caught up with the 21-year-old Spaniard, who revealed the last time he…

Missed a flight?
I’ve never missed a flight! I’ve never had a close call and always try to get to airport with plenty of time to spare.

Lost something important?
Two years ago, I left my favourite shoes at home. I had to call one of my friends, and I told him to fly to Australia to bring the shoes. I didn’t want to go out in Melbourne and buy new shoes.

Paid money to hire a tennis court or bought tennis balls?
It has to have been last week, when I practised at home. It was one big box of balls, around 70 euros.

Was recognised and it helped you?
It was probably in Davis Cup, when Spain played in Marbella against Great Britain [in February 2018]. I got into a nice restaurant after I posed for a lot of photos (laughing).


Strung my own tennis racquet?
It must have been four years ago! I normally didn’t string my own racquets as a junior, because I think it’s so boring. It took me 30 minutes. I had to take my time and I didn’t like it.

Last cooked for friends or family?
I love to cook, so I cooked for friends before I came here. I like doing meat on the barbeque, with friends and the sun shining.

Met a childhood idol?
It has to have been Martin Fiz, the world champion runner [1995 Gothenburg], who continues to help me with my physical preparation. My coach, Jorge Aguirre, asked him on Instagram last year to help out and it’s great for Martin to be a part of my team.

Asked for a selfie?
Roberto Bautista Agut, my idol and someone I really respect.


Went to a music concert?
I went with my psychologist to watch Spanish pop singer Beret at the Starlite Festival in Marbella in July last year. It was really good.

Paid to attend a sporting event?
It was three years ago, when my coach and I watched Real Sociedad. I only like watching football!

Visited a city for the first time?
I really love the city of Brisbane, as they have a fake beach in the centre.

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Monte Carlo 2021: III runda w Księstwie, pierwszy zwycięstwo nad graczem z Top-10.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina d. [8] Mateo Berrettini 75 63

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Monte Carlo 21 QF:

47 Miomir Kecmanović 1364
48 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 1295
49 Laslo Djere 1258

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