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Shang, after being hit by Zverev: "For the first time in my life, I wanted to leave the court"

Fernando Murciego - 3 Oct 2026
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Juncheng Shang, after being hit by Zverev at ATP Beijing: “For the first time in my life, I wanted to leave the court." Source: Getty

Juncheng Shang had no chance against Alexander Zverev in the round of 16 at the ATP Beijing. The German barely dropped three games, although the result quickly became secondary after the Chinese player explained that he faced the match with physical issues and a lot of abdominal pain.

“Today I didn’t give my opponent any chance to compete, I think the match was quite comfortable for him and pretty miserable for me,” Shang admitted after the match. The local player, who was enjoying a special week in front of his fans, confessed that there came a time when he just wanted to leave the court. “For the first time in my life, I wanted to get off that tennis court as quickly as possible. I didn’t feel well, I was in pain, and I was uncomfortable,” the 21-year-old explained bluntly.

'Jerry' Shang and the physical problems

The issue had begun on Wednesday during his doubles match alongside Alex Michelsen. Shang felt discomfort in his abdominal area that particularly hindered his serve, although he managed to finish the match feeling good. The situation changed this Friday. “When I woke up this morning, my abs felt quite stiff. I didn't know if I could play at full speed. I warmed up cautiously and everything was fine, but after the first break I started feeling uncomfortable on the return and the pain gradually increased,” he detailed.

The defeat marks a tough end for Shang in his home tournament, where he had enjoyed a special week surrounded by his fans. Furthermore, his participation in Saturday's doubles is up in the air. “The last two years have not been very kind to me. I have tried to stay healthy, I have been injured, and I have tried to get healthy again. That’s what I’m doing now with my team,” said the Chinese player, who prefers to focus on the positive: “I’m just trying to stay healthy and recover as soon as possible.”

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