Terence Atmane throws racket toward fans after court outburst in Shanghai

French tennis player Terence Atmane launched an explosive outburst during a qualifying round match at the Shanghai Masters on Monday, October 5. Fox News and BroBible reported that the player spiked his racket into the net, hit a ball over the grandstand, and threw his racket toward spectators in the crowd. [1][2]

The incident occurred in the third set of the match after Atmane hit a forehand shot into the net. Fox News reported that his actions nearly hit spectators in the stands following the unforced error. [1]

Atmane is a 24-year-old French professional tennis player. He achieved a career-high Association of Tennis Professionals singles ranking of world number 41 on April 13, 2026. [1][3]