'It should be equal for everyone' - Denis Shapovalov hits out after testy Rafael Nadal clash at Australian Open

Denis Shapovalov has clarified comments made during his Australian Open quarter-final loss against Rafael Nadal. The Canadian let rip with a furious rant at both Rafael Nadal and the umpire Carlos Bernardes during their fiery clash, where he flew into an angry exchange with the official, whom he accused of being «corrupt» in a row over code violations. Ad/> In his post-match press conference, the 22-year-old clarified his comments, saying that he misspoke.

However, he did add that he felt sometimes the odds were stacked against the emerging crop of stars, referencing some of the behaviour of some fans towards Daniil Medvedev. Australian Open'Nadal wasn't ready' — Becker backs 'right' Shapovalov over time-wasting fury16 MINUTES AGO “I mean, I think I misspoke when I said he's corrupt or whatever I said,” began Shapovalov. “It's definitely emotional but I do stand by my side.

I think it's unfair, you know, how much Rafa is getting away with. “I mean, I'm completely ready to play and the clock is ticking 3, 2, 1, clicking towards zero, and I'm looking at the ump, and, you know, obviously I'm going to speak up and say something. I've been ready to play for a minute and a half, and he tells me he's not going to give him a code violation because I'm not ready to play.

To me, it's a big joke if somebody says that. “And then after the fourth set, I mean, the guy goes — and for the same thing last year I wasn't allowed to take a toilet break when I asked for a medical. He had already taken two medicals.