WATCH Video: Alexander Bublik Smashes Racket and Injures Hand After Losing Set to Brandon Nakashima at Shanghai Masters 2026

By Eva Aggarwal

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WATCH Video: Alexander Bublik Smashes Racket and Injures Hand After Losing Set to Brandon Nakashima at Shanghai Masters 2026 — Photo credit: Sunday Guardian

Alexander Bublik endured a frustrating moment during his third-round match against Brandon Nakashima at the Shanghai Masters after narrowly missing out on the opening set. The 19th seed had two set points but failed to capitalise, allowing Nakashima to take the tiebreak 9-7 and win the set 7-6(7). The missed opportunities appeared to get the better of Bublik, who reacted angrily as the first set slipped away.

Alexander Bublik Smashes Racket and Injures Hand After Losing Tiebreak at Shanghai Masters

Alexander Bublik lost his temper during his third-round match against Brandon Nakashima at the Shanghai Masters after letting a close opening set slip away. The Kazakh had two chances to win the set but failed to convert either of them, eventually losing the tiebreak 7-9. His frustration quickly turned into an angry outburst, with Bublik smashing his racket against the court and injuring his hand in the process.

Originally published by Sunday Guardian on Oct 11, 2026 Read the full article at sundayguardianlive.com

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