Denis Shapovalov

[Lucas]

Juniorski Mistrz Wimbledonu 2016


www.torontosun.com

R1 BLUMBERG, William (USA) 6-3 6-4
R2 BASS, Finn (GBR) 6-1 7-5
R3 CHUNG, Yunseong (KOR) 7-6(2) 6-3
QF VALKUSZ, Mate (HUN) 6-4 6-2
SF TSITSIPAS, Stefanos (GRE) 4-6 7-6(5) 6-2
W DE MINAUR, Alex (AUS) 4-6 6-1 6-3

[Barty]

Wimbledon Junior Champ Shapovalov Ready To Transition Into Challengers

Spoiler:

The Canadian is part of an emerging crop of junior talent

Milos Raonic wasn’t the only Canadian to make headlines this year at Wimbledon.
While Raonic was battling Andy Murray on Centre Court, Denis Shapovalov won his first junior Grand Slam singles title on Court 1. The 17-year-old from Ontario prevailed in a deciding-set win in the boys’ singles final over Alex De Minaur of Australia, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3.
But while the win was a huge coup for Shapovalov, he’s been directing most of his focus on pro events. After winning three Futures titles this year, he’s ready to make a full-time run on the ATP Challenger Tour. Shapovalov has played in three Challengers this year, with his best result being a semi-final finish on home soil in Drummondville. During that event, he became the first player born in 1999 to win a main draw match at an ATP Challenger Tour event.
“My first year on the ATP Challenger Tour has been very exciting so far. I've managed to beat some top players who have already played in the Grand Slams. It's just fun being involved in these tournaments,” he said. “Drummondville was the best Challenger so far. It was in my home country, so the atmosphere was incredible. It felt like I was playing Davis Cup at times.”
Shapovalov’s push up the rankings has been spurred on by two other up-and-coming Canadians, Felix Auger Aliassime and Benjamin Sigouin. Shapovalov and Auger Aliassime reached the boys’ doubles final at Wimbledon and prevailed in last year’s US Open.
“The way we see it, we are not competing against each other, but together as a team and trying to better one another. We are all extremely close friends and we always wish the best for each other,” said Shapovalov. “When we are traveling to the same tournaments, we make sure to hit and spend time together. They’ve definitely pushed me to become a better tennis player.”
Currently ranked No. 372 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, Shapovalov said his short-term goals are to win an ATP Challenger Tour event and finish the year inside the Top 300. But in the future, his aim is to eventually reach the same heights as Raonic.
“We only met once when we practised together last summer in Toronto, but he’s definitely influenced me and a lot of other Canadian players,” said Shapovalov. “His results and achievements alone make us young Canadians feel inspired. He has given hope to all of Canadian tennis, which is one reason why I think we have so many good players coming up.”

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/cha ... valov-2016

[Barty]

Podejrzewam, że jakiś czas nie było mistrza juniorskiego szlema z jednoręcznym bh?

[Lucas]

Najwyższy ranking w karierze (11.07.16) : 372

[Rroggerr]

Podejrzewam, że jakiś czas nie było mistrza juniorskiego szlema z jednoręcznym bh?

Dimug. Ostatni finalista to Thiem. Całkiem niezłe towarzystwo.

[Damian]

Denis Shapovalov: The Playmaker

Spoiler:

The young Canadian reveals the story behind his trademark shot
Denis Shapovalov is already making his mark on the tennis world at the age of 17. Heading into the Rogers Cup, the 2016 Wimbledon junior champion is the second-best under-18 year old in the Emirates ATP Rankings and put up a good fight against Top-100 player Lukas Lacko on his ATP World Tour debut at last week's Citi Open. In the first-round match, the wild card Shapovalov served for the first set before succumbing 6-4 in the deciding set.
The Richmond Hill resident is sure to attract Toronto tennis fans scanning the practice courts at the Aviva Centre with his flowing one-handed backhand. Shapovalov’s trademark shot, which he can rip with topspin or carve with slice from any position on the court, was the legacy of his first coach.
“My mom was coaching my brother and I would watch them play,” said Shapovalov, whose tennis-coach mother, Tessa, introduced him to the sport at the age of five. “At that age, I wanted to be like my brother so I begged my mom to let me play. Eventually she started working with me. I’ve had my one-handed backhand from a very young age. Growing up, many coaches were telling my mom that I was too young to be hitting a one-hander, but it always felt natural to me so my mom never tried to change it.”
Any aspiring pro hitting a one-handed backhand invariably draws comparisons to former Rogers Cup champion Roger Federer. Shapovalov, who happened to be one of the few who’s had the chance to measure his skills against the Swiss maestro in Toronto, embraces the parallel.
“Roger Federer was the player I modeled myself after," Shapovalov said. "I was always looking to play aggressively and come forward, but also to act like him on the court. To be professional. I’ve seen many of his matches. His 2009 Roland Garros win was one that sticks out for me. But I’ve watched him lose many matches too, whether it’s at Wimbledon or in the 2005 Australian Open against Marat Safin. I admire the way he handles himself on the court. Even after tough losses he managed to stay in control of himself.
"I had a chance to hit with him once. He was playing in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup and I was a hitting partner here. He needed a lefty with a one-hander to practice with because he was playing Feliciano Lopez, and he called me and I warmed him up.”
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As his career develops, Shapovalov will be able to draw inspiration from several prominent countrymen.
“I look up to [Edmonton Oilers forward] Connor McDavid a lot. He’s a young guy like I am, so I see some similarities in our situations,” said Shapovalov of the budding NHL star, whom he lined up against during the Roger Cup’s annual ball hockey game. “Right now, he’s more famous than me, but in a couple of years perhaps we’ll be in the same spot. He’s a role model for me. As a hockey player, I’d have a similar style as him. Aggressive, going for my shots, trying to make skilled plays and to create offence.
“[NHL legend] Wayne Gretzky and [NBA All-Star] Steve Nash are also inspirational athletes. As a Canadian, I try to follow their example and hopefully in the future I’ll be in that position.”
Shapovalov and fellow Canadian juniors Felix Auger Aliassime and Benjamin Sigouin are developing a healthy rivalry.
“Felix is like a brother to me, said Shapovalov. "Him, Ben and I are very close. We push each other. Felix made the final of the Roland Garros juniors and almost won it, so that inspired me to do well at the next Grand Slam. I’m sure watching me win Wimbledon is motivating him to push harder. It’s a healthy rivalry we have. We try to help each other."
Canadian Milos Raonic, a Top 10 player and Wimbledon finalist, remains Shapovalov's main role model on the ATP World Tour.
“Milos and I talked a lot at Wimbledon a couple of weeks ago," said Shapovalov. " I’ve been following his results for a long time now. It’s incredible what he’s been doing for Canadian tennis. Professional players are a lot smarter on the court. In the juniors, we’re not quite as used to dealing with momentum changes in a match or changing tactics. Pros find ways to break down your game even when you’re winning against them. They can turn the tables even when you grab the momentum.
"Hopefully I will be in a Wimbledon final one day, just like Milos."

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[Damian]

25.07.2016

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 370

[Rroggerr]

Pierwsze zwycięstwo w turnieju ATP World Tour!


W 1. rundzie turnieju rangi Masters 1000 w Toronto, grający z "dziką kartą" 17-letni Denis Shapovalov pokonał w trzech setach (76 36 63) Nicka Kyrgiosa. Tym samym Kanadyjczyk zapewnił sobie awans do trzeciej setki światowego rankingu.

[Barty]

Ładny skok.

287 Zdenek Kolar - 167
288 Denis Shapovalov - 166
289 Edoardo Eremin - 166

[Damian]

[Damian]

ATP Toronto: Denis Shapovalov z sensacyjną wygraną nad Nickiem Kyrgiosem

http://sportowefakty.wp.pl/tenis/617698 ... -kyrgiosem

[Lucas]

Shapovalov Stuns Kyrgios In Toronto

Spoiler:

Nick is an incredible tennis player. He's Top 20 in the world. Maybe even future No. 1 in the world,” Shapovalov said. “So obviously I didn't expect to win. But like I said before, I'm just going to go fight for every point. That's what I did. The outcome was very good today.”
Buoyed by the Toronto crowd, the young Canadian brought up match point with his 12th ace and closed it out to book a second-round meeting with former Top 10 player Grigor Dimitrov.
“I love playing on a big stage. I love impressing people,” said Shapovalov, who requested to play on Centre Court. “It was very fun for me.”
Both players saved eight of 10 break points faced but Kyrgios was let down by 18 double faults. Shapovalov had just four.
“He's coming off of one of the best results of his career. He has a great future,” Kyrgios said. “I'm really looking forward to seeing how he's going to progress... He's a top player.”
Earlier, Dimitrov produced an impressive escape to deny Japan’s Yuichi Sugita 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-4 in two hours and 29 minutes.
The Bulgarian trailed a set and a break and was down 3/5 in the second-set tie-break before forcing the deciding set. He landed the crucial break for 3-2 in the third and sealed it on his first match point.
American Sam Querrey also advanced to the second round on Monday, winning almost 90 per cent of his first-serve points to beat Canadian wild card Frank Dancevic 7-6(5), 6-4 in an hour and 27 minutes.

http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/kyr ... 016-monday

[Damian]

[Damian]

High 5: Denis Shapovalov’s pump-up songs

http://www.rogerscup.com/high-5-denis-s ... ump-songs/

[Barty]

01.08.2016

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 291

[Damian]

08.08.2016

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 273

[Damian]

Challenger Experience A Top Priority For Surging Shapovalov

Spoiler:

Canadian teen Denis Shapovalov is hitting his stride on the ATP Challenger Tour
Denis Shapovalov has had just one week to digest how his summer is unfolding. Junior Wimbledon title... check. First ATP World Tour main draw at the Citi Open... check. First ATP World Tour match win against World No. 16 Nick Kyrgios in front of thousands of screaming home fans at the Rogers Cup... triple check.
Where most 17-year-olds are enjoying their summer months relaxing at the beach and lounging with friends, Shapovalov is spending countless hours on court as he strives towards his professional ambitions. Having experienced a taste of success on both ends of the spectrum, the Canadian understands that developing his skills and building confidence at the Challenger level is imperative.
"My parents told me from the start to not expect this all the time," Shapovalov told ATPWorldTour.com at the Challenger Banque Nationale de Gatineau. "It's two wild cards at two dream tournaments, but then it's back to reality and back to grinding. I expected it and it hasn't been a problem for me yet. Those tournaments motivated me more than anything. It's a long way and I just have to keep working. These Challengers give me that opportunity."

Shapovalov's longtime coach Adriano Fuorivia agrees that it's a long process and the ATP Challenger Tour is an important next step for his pupil to return to the big stage.
"Hopefully playing in Challengers against guys in the 100-200 range will continue to push his level and further motivate him to reach for that top level. He won some Futures events in Florida at the beginning of the year, then came off the big win at Wimbledon juniors and now against Kyrgios, so he's been playing with so much more confidence and is believing that he belongs in a higher category.
"We told him that you have to earn your way there. The wild cards into Washington and Toronto were a nice opportunity, but you have to earn your way back. That means playing more Challengers. I know it's tough. It's not easy to play in the spotlight at Wimbledon and night matches in Toronto in front of large crowds. But it's a learning experience.
"Going back out there every single day and feeling that you have to perform in front of that crowd can be a different pressure. That's not necessarily Denis' problem, but these are thoughts in my mind that you have to prepare yourself for. And then you're back playing on Court 1 or 2 at a smaller event, but that's just another step in his development at a young age."
Shapovalov's tenure on the ATP Challenger Tour got off to an auspicious start in March, with a stunning run to the semi-finals on home soil in Drummondville. His first-round win over countryman Filip Peliwo made him the first player born in 1999 to win a Challenger match, which he proceeded to follow up with a straight-sets upset of second seed Austin Krajicek. Shapovalov would catapult more than 200 spots in the Emirates ATP Rankings to No. 551. It was a week that set the tone for his breakthrough season.
"I played some incredible tennis there and I wasn't expecting to beat [Krajicek] in the quarters," Shapovalov reflected. "We actually packed our bags, getting ready to go home before that. When I played Daniel Evans, I played amazing too. Ever since then he's been in the Top 100 and made the third round at Wimbledon. It gave me so much experience and confidence. Now I need to pump up my fitness and work with Adriano to get ready for a few Challengers in the U.S. at the end of the year."
"I don't want to say it was a surprise, but just the level he was playing at was pretty high," Fuorivia added. "Everything was clicking. His serve, forehand, backhand were all on. I don't look at who he beats because everyone has an off day. I look at his level. If I feel that the level was looking pretty good, then I know he can play with these guys. And when the level is high, then the ranking will follow."
The Italian-born Fuorivia, who first started working with Shapovalov four years ago, acknowledges that his pupil's greatest asset is his mental approach. Where most teens would be looking ahead to an upcoming family vacation in Greece, Shapovalov, who is into his second straight Challenger quarter-final this week in Gatineau, is wired differently.
"He's very perceptive in that he immediately notices what it takes to compete at this level and say 'I have to do this better' or 'I need a better 1-2 shot'. He's never played a junior game. It's always been a 'go for it' game.
"The transition to playing the pros was easier for him. His serve improved and his attacking ball got better. I'm not saying he's there, but it wasn't so hard for him to stay in points because he goes for his shots. There's so much in him to learn and get better."

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[Damian]

[Damian]

15.08.2016

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 250

[Damian]

29.08.2016

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 246