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Mannarino exits Shanghai after defeat by Khachanov
Adrian Mannarino, a 38-year-old French tennis player, lost to Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.
Khachanov won 6-2, 6-4, ending Mannarino’s tournament.
Two days earlier, Mannarino had beaten Flavio Cobolli, the world No.
7, in a three-set match.
Mannarino said he knows he is physically declining and cannot be as fast or durable as before.
He also said he keeps training intensely because he feels his results suffer when he eases off.
He has five ATP titles and reached a career-high ranking of No.
17 in January 2024.
Accounts differ on Khachanov’s next opponent.
Adrian Mannarino lost to Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-4 in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday.
Khachanov broke early in both sets and hit 10 aces and 30 winners.
The 38-year-old Frenchman had beaten Flavio Cobolli, the sixth seed, in the previous round.
Mannarino said he was aware of a physical decline but still enjoyed competing when he could maintain a good level.
Khachanov advanced to face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, according to Tennis Majors.
- Who
- Adrian Mannarino lost to Karen Khachanov.
- What
- Mannarino was defeated 6-2, 6-4 in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The Shanghai Masters in Shanghai.
- Why
- Khachanov’s power and early breaks helped him win; L’Équipe reported that he hit 10 aces and 30 winners.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I’m aware that physically I’m in a bit of a decline
That’s already a small death in itself, as a tennis player.
If you want to be competitive against guys who are 20, you don’t do less.
Mannarino beat Flavio Cobolli in three sets.
Khachanov defeated Mannarino 6-2, 6-4 in the third round.
- Match score
- Khachanov won 6-2, 6-4
- Round
- Third round
- Tournament
- Shanghai Masters
- Khachanov’s match statistics
- 10 aces and 30 winners
- Mannarino’s age
- 38
Sources
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