Krunic could make it tough for Jankovic

Rafael Nadal faces Viktor Troicki in ShanghaiCredit: Dennis Grombkowski

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THE biggest tournament of the week is the men’s Shanghai Masters, and Rafael Nadal will be hoping for better things in the Chinese port city after being outplayed by Grigor Dimitrov in the Beijing quarter-finals last week.

Former world number one Nadal has been supported to make light of a handicap concession of 4.5 games to Viktor Troicki today, but the Serb is capable of causing the Majorcan problems if in the mood.

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Adrian HumphriesRacing Post Sport

Published on 11 October 2016inThe Ashes

Last updated 16:31, 11 October 2016

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