Mannarino loses in Shanghai

Adrian Mannarino, a 38-year-old French tennis player ranked 83rd in the ATP, was defeated by Karen Khachanov in the third round of the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai with scores of 6-2, 6-4.

Struggles on second serve

Mannarino had difficulty with his second serve during the match, winning only 29 percent of the points after his second serve, which significantly impacted his performance against Khachanov.

End of campaign in China

The loss ends Mannarino's participation in China for this season, although it does not negate the positive signs seen in recent weeks. His quarterfinal appearance in Chengdu and third-round showing in Shanghai indicate progress after a more challenging period in his career.

Khachanov improves record

With this victory, Khachanov improved his record against Mannarino to 6-0, marking a significant milestone in their head-to-head encounters on the tennis court.

Mannarino reflects on career

After the match, Mannarino spoke to L'Equipe, reflecting on his career and acknowledging the challenges of being a professional tennis player. He described the sport as a job he enjoys, though he is aware of his physical decline and the difficulty of competing with younger players.

Future uncertainty

Mannarino expressed uncertainty about his future in tennis, noting that he is still competitive but physically on the decline. He dismissed the idea of doing "less, but more qualitative" work, arguing that to remain competitive against younger players, he must continue at the same level.