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Davidovich treated for a back burn during Shanghai match
Spanish tennis player Alejandro Davidovich developed a burning, stinging sensation on his back during his third-round match against American Frances Tiafoe at the Shanghai Masters.
He asked for the doctor on court at the Qizhong Tennis Center.
The problem was linked to a cream, according to the report.
The doctor and physiotherapist used ice and wet towels to ease the discomfort.
Davidovich was then able to continue the match.
He had also needed treatment for a problem in the same area during his Shanghai debut.
The report does not say what happened in the match after he resumed playing.
Alejandro Davidovich requested medical attention during his third-round match against Frances Tiafoe at the Shanghai Masters.
He had a burn on his back that caused discomfort and stinging, which Marca attributed to a cream.
The doctor and physiotherapist applied ice and wet towels.
Davidovich was able to continue playing normally after treatment.
He had also sought treatment for problems in the same area during his Shanghai debut.
- Who
- Spanish player Alejandro Davidovich and American Frances Tiafoe.
- What
- Davidovich received treatment for a burn on his back during their match.
- When
- 11 October 2026.
- Where
- The central court at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Shanghai, China.
- Why
- Marca said a cream caused the burn and resulting discomfort and stinging.
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He sought treatment for problems in the same area of his back.
Davidovich asked for medical attention during his third-round match against Tiafoe.
A doctor and physiotherapist applied ice and wet towels, and Davidovich continued playing normally.
- Player
- Alejandro Davidovich
- Opponent
- Frances Tiafoe
- Tournament
- Shanghai Masters 2026
- Treatment
- Ice and wet towels applied by a doctor and physiotherapist
- Injury
- Burn on Davidovich’s back, attributed by Marca to a cream
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