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Alexander Bublik survives intense match against Brandon Nakashima at Shanghai Masters

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:22 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Alexander Bublik survives intense match against Brandon Nakashima at Shanghai Masters

Summary

Alexander Bublik overcame a tumultuous third-round match against Brandon Nakashima at the 2026 Shanghai Masters. Bublik experienced a severe outburst, smashing his racket and injuring himself after losing the first set, 6-7(7-9). He rallied back to win the match, claiming the next two sets 6-3, 7-6(5). This victory advances the unseeded Bublik to the fourth round where he will face top seed Alexander Zverev, who also progressed after a difficult third-round match against Quentin Halys.

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By the Numbers

•Bublik smashed his racket and injured himself during the match.
•He lost the first set but won the next two.
•Bublik progresses to face top seed Zverev next.
•Zverev had a challenging win over Quentin Halys.
•Bublik has defeated Zverev in three of their last four meetings.

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12:22 AMYahoo Sports — “Just Crazy Behavior” – Fans Stunned By Alexander Bublik’s Intense Outburst During Tough Shanghai Masters 3R Win

What they're saying

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Alexander Bublik went on a racket-smashing rampage and then cut himself by slamming a cooler during his third-round match against Brandon Nakashima of the USA at the 2026 Shanghai Masters. Bublik’s rage-filled outburst unsurprisingly drew reactions from numerous fans, who were shocked by the Kazakh’s behavior.
— Yahoo Sports

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