WHILE YOU WERE OUT
🗳️ Midterms are Nov. 3. Minnesota ballot guide · verified results in your inbox the morning after. Get Nov. 4 results by email →
🔥 7:30 PM · Trending today

Rafael Jodar, 20, becomes youngest Shanghai Masters semifinalist

Spain's Rafael Jodar, 20, beat Casper Ruud 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on Oct. 16 to become the youngest semifinalist in the tournament's history, AP and Reuters report. It was his fourth straight comeback from a set down at the event, and he broke Ruud's serve five times in the last two sets. He plays former champion Daniil Medvedev next.

The day's 5 biggest stories, verified, free by email

▶ Watch the 90-second briefing (story 3 of 3) 🔔 Get 6 AM & 5 PM alerts

Sources

Checked against 2 established news sources:

Also in this edition

Published Friday, October 16, 2026. Spot an error? Email [email protected]. See our corrections log and standards.

Free · twice a day

Get the catch-up in your inbox

The same fact-checked briefing, sources included, at 6 AM and 5 PM Central. No spin, no spam — unsubscribe anytime.

We only use your email to send the briefing.