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Mannarino: Age 38, Tennis Death
Adrian Mannarino calls aging a 'small death' after losing to Karen Khachanov in Shanghai.
In brief
Adrian Mannarino calls aging a 'small death' after losing to Karen Khachanov in Shanghai. Adrian Mannarino says aging in tennis means accepting physical decline but staying competitive at 38. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Mannarino loses Shanghai third round
Adrian Mannarino lost to Karen Khachanov 6-2, 6-4 in Shanghai third round.
“That’s already a small death”
Mannarino’s Shanghai run
Mannarino reached career-high No. 17 in January 2024 and finished 2025 at No. 69.
Mannarino’s physical decline
Mannarino says he will never again be as fast or as durable as he was in past years.
“That’s already a small death in itself”
Mannarino’s training stance
Mannarino rejects advice to train less at 38, saying it’s 'bullshit' for staying competitive.
“That’s bullshit”
Mannarino’s competitive focus
Mannarino says he must keep high quality training to compete with younger players.
“You always have to keep the quality up”
Mannarino’s next match
Khachanov will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokina after defeating Mannarino.
What it means
Adrian Mannarino says aging in tennis means accepting physical decline but staying competitive at 38.
