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Bergs loses in Shanghai right after beating Alcaraz again

Bergs lost in Shanghai in his very next match after beating Alcaraz, continuing an odd run for the player; the curse now has paperwork.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on #Trending
Published 1:08 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Zizou Bergs continues bizarre trend involving Carlos Alcaraz after losing in Shanghai straight after knocking him out”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:08 AM ET on #Trending, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock; aired 2 times.
Topics: Shanghai, Carlos Alcaraz.
BBN covered this story before: Victorious spin-off pans, Alcaraz wildcard, Spider-Man VFX crunch (October 15).

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Yahoo SportsZizou Bergs continues bizarre trend involving Carlos Alcaraz after losing in Shanghai straight after knocking him out

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorZizou Bergs lost in Shanghai straight after knocking out Carlos Alcaraz, which means the pattern we flagged earlier this evening now has one more name on it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBeating Alcaraz is basically a coupon. You get one great afternoon, and it expires before dinner.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOr he's tired, Kenji. You play the best player in the world for hours, and the next day your legs file a complaint.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentLegs file complaints. That's the curse, Vera, it just wears a medical note.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFine, a curse with paperwork.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe scale read one pumpkin for the big win, and he owes it back by the next round. Hashtag Pumpkindebt.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBrock, is the forecast for a rematch?

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