Tsonga sent packing

Big-serving Jo-Wilfried Tsonga crashed out of the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, beaten by Japan's Kei Nishikori 7-6 (1), 4-6, 4-6, but third seed David Ferrer eased through to the third round.

Tsonga, the fourth seed, appeared to be on his way to a straightforward win when he stepped up the intensity of his game to seal the first set tie-break with the loss of just one point.

But world number 47 Nishikori, who needed courtside treatment on his back, broke twice in the second set, levelling the match when the Frenchman netted with a forehand.