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Tomic tumbles out as Italian proves his master in China

Bernard Tomic qualified for the Shanghai Masters, but suffered a first-round loss. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Bernard Tomic has been served a harsh reality check, suffering a first-round thumping at the Shanghai Masters.

The Australian tennis veteran, once ranked as high as No.16 in the world, had to qualify for the tournament, securing his first spot in an ATP 1000 main draw in seven years.

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