Shanghai: Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer crashed out to little-known Spanish left-hander Albert Ramos-Vinolas in a major shock in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters yesterday.


Switzerland-s Roger Federer reacts after losing a point to Spain-s Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the second round of the Shanghai Masters yesterday. Pics/AFP

Defending title-holder Federer was stunned 7-6 7/4, 2-6, 6-3 by the world number 70, who is yet to claim his first career title and has only won three matches in total at the Grand Slam tournaments.

The 34-year-old Swiss gave a thin smile and a wave to the crowd as he exited a shocked Qi Zhong Stadium, where he lifted the trophy last year and also won the Tennis Masters Cup in 2006 and 2007.