Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is set to face João Fonseca in the ATP 500 final in Basel, Switzerland. This match will take place today at 11:30 AM Brasília time. Fokina, a 26-year-old Spaniard, currently holds the 18th position in the ATP rankings.
Fokina’s Pursuit of His First ATP Title
Throughout his career, Fokina has reached four ATP finals, however, he is still seeking his inaugural title. His previous final appearances include:
- Monte Carlo 2022
- Washington 2025
- Acapulco 2025
- Delray Beach 2025
In two of these matches, he had match points but was unable to secure victory.
Superstitions and Unique Practices
In a show of superstition, Fokina wears mismatched socks during competitions. This quirky habit adds an element of personal belief to his preparations. Currently seeded as the number eight player in the Basel tournament, he advanced to the final after two previous victories by walkover.
His semifinal match saw his opponent, Ugo Humbert from France, retire in the second set while trailing 1-0 in sets and 3-1 in the current set.
As Fokina approaches this crucial match, all eyes will be on whether he can finally claim his first ATP title against Fonseca.
