Shapovalov fiercely against Nadal: He is incorrect, he has the protection of judges, where is the limit

Denis Shapovalov could not calm down after the match with Rafael Nadal and the defeat in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in five sets.

During the duel, he had heated discussions with referee Bernardes about whether the Spaniard constantly breaks the limit between points and service preparation.

He also led verbal duels with the Spaniard, and he continued that very harshly at the press conference.

"What Nadal does is incorrect, and he always gets away with it. It's not logical that I'm fully prepared and the clock shows zero, and they don't punish him. I can spend a minute and a half waiting for him without him getting a warning," he said. is Shapovalov.

He continued in the same tone.

"After the fourth set, he goes to the dressing room, Bernardes tells me that he is having medical checks, and they already did that on the court. When he came back, I see that he went to the toilet to change. Where is the line? It's very frustrating to realize that you're not just playing against the players, but also against the referees," commented the Canadian and emphasized:

"I was hot too, and I'm exhausted, but I didn't go to change."

Asked if Rafael Nadal gets preferential treatment, the Canadian was very sharp.

"He has one hundred percent. In the matches we play, the rhythm is fast, because the referees strictly ask us to respect the clock between points and points, but he can do what he wants. The matches against Rafa are long, because he drags on after points and points," he said. Denis Shapovalov.

At one point in the match, he exclaimed that the referees were corrupt.

"I think I was wrong to say that, it was in an affect. I expressed myself badly, but I think I'm right in everything else".