# Rafael Jodar Apologises For Ball Kid Outburst

> Rafael Jodar admits emotional outburst during Shanghai Masters quarter-final.
- Title: Rafael Jodar Apologises For Ball Kid Outburst · Ubitennis
- Summary: Rafael Jodar admits emotional outburst during Shanghai Masters quarter-final. Rafael Jodar apologises for yelling at ball boy during Shanghai Masters match…
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## Rafael Jodar Apologises
Rafael Jodar admits emotional outburst during Shanghai Masters quarter-final match.

> Give me the bloody towel, for fuck’s sake!
## Umpire Code Violation
Jodar received a code violation after yelling at ball boy during second set.

> Give me the bloody towel, for fuck’s sake!
## Jodar's Apology
Jodar apologises for yelling at ball kid after match.

> It was my mistake. After the match, I thought about it, and I shouldn’t have done that to the ball kid.
## Frustration After Loss
Jodar blamed outburst on losing first set to Botic van de Zandschulp.

> I was very frustrated because of how the match was going for me.
## Learning To Control Emotions
Jodar says he is learning to behave on court.

> I am learning how to do the forehand or how to do the backhand or how to do the serve. I’m also learning how to behave on the court.
## Key takeaway

Rafael Jodar apologises for yelling at ball boy during Shanghai Masters match after losing first set.