Denis Shapovalov

[DUN I LOVE]

ATP Montreal: pierwszy półfinał M-1000!


The Times of Israel

Denis został najmłodszym w historii półfinalistą turnieju tej rangi. 18-latek zapewnił sobie awans do Top-100.

Shapovalov, No. 143 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, was already projected to break the Top 100 of the Emirates ATP Rankings at No. 100. But he's now expected to jump to No. 67.

[Damian]

[DUN I LOVE]

7-7 w tej chwili w poważnych grach. Zaczynał turniej od 3-7.

[Del Fed]

Shapovalov: 'Federer is my idol, I am honoured that he watched my match'

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Denis Shapovalov was very humble and grateful in press conference after his win over Adrian Mannarino in Montreal. The 18-year-old was asked to comment on Roger Federer saying he watched the entire match played against Rafael Nadal.

Federer added Shapovalov has an extra gear. The Canadian was very emotional hearing it: 'First of all Roger watching my match, that's an honor for me. Roger is my hero. He's my idol. Just seeing him here in the locker rooms, like I said, I still get shellshocked.

To have him speak so highly of me, it's a huge honor. It's a huge confidence boost, you know, to have someone that's so good at the game say such nice words about my game.' With this result he will be No.

66 by next week. What does it mean in terms of changes? 'It's tough to think about that right now. I mean, I'm taking it one match at a time. Yeah, when I beat Rafa, I got top 100. Today, you know, I'm 66, like you said.

It's a lot of changes happening within a couple days. For now, I'm ranked 144, till the end of the week. Yeah, we'll plan after the event. It's going to be a little bit of a change now. Probably playing more ATPs, fewer challengers.

But yeah, I mean, I still have to discuss that with my team and my coach.' Shapovalov also revealed what he did just after his match against Nadal on Thursday night. 'After media, I can't even remember.

Well, I got a massage, worked with my physio and stuff. I went home, saw Felix. Everyone was waiting up. Nobody could sleep. Yeah, we chatted in the living room for a couple minutes. Tried to head to sleep around 1 a.m. Didn't sleep until 3.

Tried to put the phone down and go to bed. But, yeah, it was just like a little bit of a struggle. But, yeah, I found some sleep. I think I slept until 10 or 11, so I got some pretty good sleep. Yeah, we decided just to take it easy today since I was cramping a little bit yesterday.

It was just a draining match. So we took it easy. Like I said, I slept in. Had breakfast pretty late. Came here, had some lunch. Took another nap for an hour or so. I got my rest in. Then I had a light hit. I felt a little bit heavy on the legs, but I felt pretty good.

Then just got ready for the match.' In the last hours a video of a very young Shapovalov shaking hands to Nadal on court got so popular. About it, Shapovalov said: 'I didn't even remember that happened.

Well, I remember the day, right? But it just didn't come to my head until someone posted a picture. Yeah, I remember that day really well. Actually, me and Judd (phonetic), who is the other kid in the picture, were actually supposed to play for five minutes before the match.

Tursunov and I think it was James Blake, they took such a long time to finish the match, it was ridiculous, their match, so we didn't get a chance to play. I was a little bit bummed out because I thought Rafa was going to watch me play before his match, yeah.

Yeah, I mean, we got to take a picture with them, which was very cool for me.'

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[DUN I LOVE]

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[Damian]

Shapovalov’s win over Nadal among the best matches ever played by a Canadian at Rogers Cup

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Game, set, match, Denis Shapovalov.”

Less than 24 hours later, the tennis world is still stunned: 18-year-old Canadian Denis Shapovalov defeated Rafael Nadal, one of the best players in the history of the game, on Centre Court filled to the rafters.

The decibel level must have come dangerously close to physically tolerable limit for humans. On Thursday night, someone in the press box joked that he hoped the noise from the stadium wasn’t heard all the way in St-Lambert because it was getting late.

Shapovalov’s surprise victory over Nadal (3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4)) is one that many will remember. Indeed, it is among the greatest performances by a Canadian player in Montréal.

There was the 2003 showdown between Simon Larose and the mythical Gustavo Kuerten at what was then known as the Canadian Open. Larose ousted his opponent, who happened to be 300 ranking spots ahead of him.

Four years earlier, when the tournament was the du Maurier Open, Sébastien Lareau routed world no.7 and 5th seed Richard Krajicek in three sets (4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4).

Martin Laurendeau, who currently coaches Shapovalov and played on the Tour, remembers those important matches. He puts the prodigy’s win in the very same category.

“I was there for Stéphane Bonneau versus Jakob Hlasek. And for Nestor versus Edberg in Davis Cup. Those are incredible moments,” affirmed Laurendeau on Friday. “But on Thursday night, there was magic in the stadium. Often, during the second evening match, people start thinking about leaving after the first set because they have to be at work in the morning. Yesterday, they could have left at 6-3 thinking that it would be like the second set and beat the crowds at the exit. But those who stayed didn’t regret it. They helped make it an extraordinary sporting experience. Even Wayne Gretzky was really into it, just like when we watch Stanley Cup matches as fans. It was an unforgettable moment.”

Even Roger Federer, who had left Uniprix Stadium by the time Shapovalov’s match got underway and watched the battle on TV in his hotel room, said that he enjoyed seeing the young Canadian play: “I watched the entire match. It was fabulous. It was fantastic for the fans here in Montréal and across Canada and for Denis. He really played an amazing match. He kept attacking. Yes, he had nothing to lose but Rafa will never give you a match. You always have to take it. Denis did that, and it’s fabulous for him and for tennis. For a young 18-year-old to win against a legend like Rafa, it’s always great for tennis.”

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[Barty]

Shapovalov: one more success story

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Against all odds, 18-year-old Canadian Denis Shapovalov has found his way into the semifinals of Rogers Cup presented by National Bank.

Drawing on the reserves that we thought were depleted after his win against Rafael Nadal, Shapovalov got off to a slow start to eventually rout world no.42 Adrian Mannarino of France in three sets (2-6, 6-3, 6-4).

Not only was it both players’ first appearance in a Masters 1000 quarterfinal but Shapovalov became the youngest player in the history of the series, which dates back to 1990, to reach the stage. His presence in the final four also garnered him other age-related records.

Dominated in the erratic first set, the teenager let his opponent take over. He committed a string of unusual errors and was unable to find a break.

At 3-2 in the second set, a short rain delay seemed to give him the energy he had been missing. He won the next four games and the last set, breaking his rival at 4-4 to bring the battle to end.

Despite his low first-serve percentage (51%), seven double faults and total of 87 points versus 88 for his rival, Shapovalov was able to make the important points. He capitalized on three of five break points and fought off the 11 break points he faced. When power and consistency collided, the ability to find the advantage and hit winners made all the difference.

When the new ATP rankings are released on Monday, Shapovalov should be around no.66—an extraordinary ascent, to say the least.

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[Lucas]

Spotlight On Shapovalov: Canada's Rising Star

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It all started with a volley. Arguably the most daring and improbable shot of the tournament. It wasn't just any volley. An off-balance moment of improvisation that Denis Shapovalov had no business converting.
Rogerio Dutra Silva had one leg into the second round of the Coupe Rogers. A rifled, dipping forehand at his opponent's feet was surely enough to send him over the finish line, but a moment of magic would stop the Brazilian in his tracks and bring the Montreal faithful to their feet. It was every bit audacious as it was brilliant: an off-balance drop volley winner from just inside the service line. Match point saved. The dream stays alive.
One of four match points saved on that day, Shapovalov would advance to the second round at his home ATP World Tour event for a second straight year. Where many wide-eyed 18 year olds might be satisfied with the result, the local favourite is cut from a different breed. Wins over Juan Martin del Potro, Rafael Nadal and Adrian Mannarino have catapulted the Canadian into the semi-finals and firmly inside the Top 100 of the Emirates ATP Rankings.

"I'm most proud of my fighting spirit," said Shapovalov. "If I don't save those match points in the first match, there's no chance of being here. I think just having to battle every day. I've had several tough matches. Just getting through it every day, it's really motivating.
"And the crowd was ridiculous. I've never been in a sporting event where the fans get so loud. It's so much fun to be a part of. It's so much fun having them cheer me on. Honestly, I don't think I could be in this position without them."

Shapovalov's dizzying run on home soil has captured the attention of the sporting world and invigorated a proud sporting nation. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, the Richmond Hill, Ontario resident moved to Canada with his family before his first birthday.
“My mom was coaching my brother and I would watch them play,” said Shapovalov, whose 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.”

With Canadian red and white coursing through his veins, Shapovalov lives for moments like these, regardless of the stage. Whether it be at an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal or a smaller ATP Challenger Tour event, the 18 year old's energy and charisma are equally as palpable. Soaring through the air with every forehand and every fist-pump, Shapovalov has endeared himself to legions of fans in his native Canada and throughout the world.
And it is those very fans that he has leaned on most, through the good and the bad. In what has been a whirlwind 2017 campaign, Shapovalov has experienced an accelerated maturation process. In February, during a Davis Cup tie in Ottawa, he inadvertently struck the chair umpire with a ball in a moment of frustration. Subjected to worldwide scrutiny, it was a devastating moment for the teenager, but one that he used as a wake-up call and a learning experience to channel his energy for the better. Shapovalov took responsibility and demonstrated the character of a champion. Each crossroad presents a new opportunity for growth on the Canadian's path to stardom.
"I knew I couldn't undo what happened, so the only thing left was to face my mistake and work on never letting this happen again," Shapovalov wrote in his Challenger Chronicles entry in May. "It was probably the most maturing experience for me since turning pro. I love this game and can't wait to get on the court every waking day. I hope I can compete here for years to come."
Challenger Chronicles: Denis Shapovalov
Shapovalov would flourish as he plotted his ascent up the Emirates ATP Rankings. Buoyed by the home fans, his success on Canadian soil has launched him to new heights. A maiden ATP Challenger Tour title in Drummondville saw him crack the Top 200 for the first time and a second trophy in Gatineau last month moved him inside the Top 150. Now, with his run to the semis in Montreal, the #NextGenATP is projected to nearly slash his ranking in half, soaring to a career-high Top 70 position.
Moreover, Shapovalov is already setting records without pause. Last year, he became the first player born in the year 1999 to win a match on the ATP Challenger Tour. This week, he became the youngest ever to reach the semi-finals at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 level and youngest in the Open Era to reach the last four at the Coupe Rogers.
If there is any explanation for Shapovalov's surge, look no further than his forehand. The 18 year old spent the 2016 offseason training with Philipp Kohlschreiber, Jerzy Janowicz, Dominic Thiem and Thiem's coach Günter Bresnik in Spain. He explains that a revamped stroke has made a big difference.
"I was working a lot on my forehand with Günter. He was very technical with my finish. We were there for four hours each day just smacking forehands around and really focusing on it. It's been a big improvement in my game.
“It was a great experience for me, because I'm not used to hitting with guys that are Top 10, Top 20. It was a lot of fun for me and I think it helped bring my game to the next level.”
Shapovalov Talks Training With Günter Bresnik And Next Gen ATP Finals
Having previously revealed a year-end goal of finishing in the Top 150, it might be time for Shapovalov to reassess his expectations. In addition, projected to rise to fourth in the Emirates ATP Race To Milan, a trip to the Next Gen ATP Finals is now well within his grasp.
"It would be a great experience for me to go and test my level against the top players 21-and-under. With the two past weeks, I’ve really made a push for it. Honestly it’d be a great privilege to go and play. I hope at the end of the year I can be a part of it.”

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[Lucas]

Shapovalov: ‘My Whole Life Has Changed’

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Canadian teen presses fast forward on his career after a huge week in Montreal
What a difference a week – and saving match points – makes!
Denis Shapovalov emerged as the talk of Canada and the tennis world this week after his breathtaking run to the semi-finals of the Coupe Rogers in Montreal. But had he not saved four match points in the opening round against Rogerio Dutra Silva, the 18 year old would be battling in relative obscurity next week at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Vancouver, still at around No. 150 in the Emirates ATP Rankings.
History will show that Shapovalov fought off those four match points, then beat Grand Slam champions Juan Martin del Potro and Rafael Nadal en route to the Montreal semi-finals, where he pushed World No. 8 Alexander Zverev to 6-4, 7-5. That result will see him move inside the Top 70 of the Emirates ATP Rankings on Monday. Talk about a game changer!
“I don't even think I realise it yet; it's a huge jump from 144 to 67,” Shapovalov said. “My whole life has changed in the past five days. It's crazy how it is. I go from being not known to being so known in the tennis world, in Canada in general. It's going to be a little bit of a change to me. I'm going to have to adapt…
“On TV, I wasn't expecting to hear my name every two minutes. It's like, ‘All right, guys, enough, enough (smiling). It's quite a change going from just being a junior coming up to kind of now people consider that I've made the transition… regardless, this is one week. It's just a small part of this season. I still have to work really hard. I still have so many aspects of the game I can improve.”

But if you think the new-found fame will change the left-hander, think again. Shapovalov says those closest to him will help him to keep life in perspective.
“I think personally I'm very lucky because I come from a very humble family that went through a pretty tough life. Not terrible life, but they had to work for a living and stuff. I have two parents that are always going to keep me grounded. My brother is going to do the same. No matter who I play against, he's always on top of me just making sure I don't get too big.
“Obviously it's a little bit of a change for them, as well. My mom's club is getting so much publicity because of this. They even had a bunch of news reporters come out, just randomly showed up. It was weird. They just had a camp. All of a sudden there's all these news reporters showing up. It's a little bit of a change for all of us. But we'll get through it together.”
By reaching the Montreal semi-finals, Shapovalov will on Monday slash his Emirates ATP Ranking in half. That opens the door to the big time and, in the near future, direct entry to the ATP World Tour tournaments of his choice. However, in the short term he has a couple of decisions to make. Will he travel cross-country to stick with his plans to play in the Vancouver Challenger? Or will he rest up and focus on playing US Open qualifying?
“A lot's changed in the past five days. a lot of Challengers, a little bit of ATPs, try to get me into the Top 100. Now since I'm going to be around 67, I feel like it's going to be a little bit more ATPs and maybe a couple of Challengers. I have to talk with the team. It depends on how I'm feeling, how I'm playing.”
In reflecting on his breakout week, Shapovalov said that everything was still sinking in. “It was a dream week for me. Obviously, I didn't expect it. Saved four match points the first round, just played loose after that, just went with it. I mean, I beat one of my idols [Nadal].
“I've kind of seen that I'm capable to push these guys. I went pretty tight with Tomas, took out Kyle on grass. I think maybe the serve is getting bigger. That could be from the racquet change. As soon as I went to Yonex, I felt that little bit more pop on my serve and my forehand. Yeah, I have more feel with the racquet. So it could be that.
“I just think I'm improving every week. I'm playing a lot, but I'm also working a lot with Marty [Laurendeau]. This is still a transition year for me. I'm really trying to improve my game so that I can anchor myself in the Top 50, Top 20, Top 10.”

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[Damian]

[Lucas]

Shapovalov Soars 76 Spots, Mover Of Week

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ATPWorldTour.com looks at the top Movers of the Week in the Top 100 of the Emirates ATP Rankings, as of Monday, 14 August 2017
No. 67 Denis Shapovalov, +76
Shapovalov began the year at No. 250 in the Emirates ATP Rankings. Today, after reaching the Coupe Roger semi-finals, he broke into the Top 100 at No. 67. The 18-year-old lefty knocked out established players all week, including Juan Martin del Potro, Rafael Nadal and Adrian Mannarino. The #NextGenATP Canadian is in good position to make the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan, to be held 7-11 November. By becoming the youngest ATP World Tour Masters 1000 semi-finalist (since 1990), Shapovalov rose to fourth place in the Emirates ATP Race to Milan, which will determine seven of the eight 21-and-under players who compete at the inaugural tournament.
No. 7 Alexander Zverev, +1
Zverev may be #NextGenATP, but he’s very much the present. In lifting his fifth trophy of the year – and sixth title overall – at the Coupe Rogers, the 20-year-old German rose one spot to a career-high No. 7. He claimed a second consecutive ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title (also Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome), becoming the first player outside the ‘Big Four’ to win multiple Masters 1000 crowns in the same season since David Nalbandian 10 years ago. Zverev, the leader of the Emirates ATP Race To Milan, became the first player to qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals as a result of reaching the Montreal title match. Buy Tickets
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No. 27 Kevin Anderson, +5
The amiable South African is getting back to where he wants to be, determined and focused after a long road back from injury. Having reached the Citi Open final in Washington, D.C. (l. to Zverev) last week, Anderson made a run to the Montreal quarter-finals, where he lost to the same player. In moving up five positions to No. 27, Anderson returns to the Top 30 for the first time since 22 August 2016. He spent one week as a member of the Top 10, at No. 10, on 12 October 2015.
No. 35 Robin Haase, +17
The star of many a players’ party at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, where he reached the 2012 quarter-finals during a career-best year, is now two spots off his career-high (No. 33 on 30 July 2012). Haase advanced to his first semi-final at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 level in Montreal, where he lost to Roger Federer. At the age of 30, the Dutchman’s belief is growing and his hard work is paying off.
No. 49 Hyeon Chung, +7
The South Korean began 2017 at No. 104 in the Emirates ATP Rankings and this week makes his Top 50 debut at No. 49 having beaten Feliciano Lopez and David Goffin en route to the Montreal third round (l. to Mannarino). The #NextGenATP is also No. 7 in the Emirates ATP Race To Milan.

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[Damian]

14.08.2017

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 67

[robpal]

US Open 2017: pierwszy wygrany mecz w WS.

[Q] Denis Shapovalov (CAN) d. Daniił Miedwiediew (RUS) 7-5 6-1 6-2

[COA]

W tej chwili:

61 Nikoloz Basilashvili - 794
62 Denis Shapovalov - 791
63 Horacio Zeballos - 788

[Damian]

Denis Shapovalov scored his first Grand Slam main draw win, prevailing in an all-#NextGenATP clash over Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-1, 6-2. The Canadian World No.68, who scored his best result on home soil in Montreal three weeks ago when he beat Rafael Nadal and eventually reached the semi-finals (l. to A. Zverev), will next face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the second round.

[Lucas]

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[Damian]

[DUN I LOVE]

Zachwycający.

Po rutynowym odesłaniu Tsongi, Denis poprawił kolejny wielkoszlemowy rekord: jest w 3. rundzie.

57 Damir Džumhur - 846
58 Denis Shapovalov - 836
59 Donald Young - 830

[Damian]

Rising star Shapovalov stuns Tsonga

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WHAT HAPPENED: The white lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium lit the stage for a coming-out party for Denis Shapovalov, a wildly talented 18-year-old Canadian qualifier with flowing blonde locks, a scorching forehand and unbridled enthusiasm.
Playing high-octane-but-poised and tactical tennis, Shapovalov upset a shellshocked Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6.
"I always dreamed of playing a night match on Arthur Ashe . It's a dream come true for me, thanks for making my dream come true guys," the young Canadian told the late-night crowd..
Shapovalov's weapons were drool-worthy this Wednesday night: whiplike groundstrokes off both wings; a well-directed, lefty serve; a fearless penchant for moving forward to knock off winners, and - perhaps most of all - the confidence of youth. The teen embraced, and was never cowed by, the big stage against the eighth-seeded Tsonga.
The pace, depth and direction of the young Canadian's shots seemed to surprise and stultify the 32-year-old French veteran.
Shapovalov toppled then-No. 2 Rafael Nadal earlier this summer at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on his way to becoming the youngest quarterfinalist at an ATP Masters 1000 event. Though the Canadian's ranking shot up to No. 67 from 143 in only a couple weeks, he had to advance through three rounds of qualifying to make it into the main draw at his first US Open.

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Tsonga, who was as high as No. 5 in the world and has reached the semifinals at all Grand Slams save the US Open, had few answers for Shapovalov's onslaught. The youngster repeatedly knifed lefty serves, opening the court to uncork his devastating forehand.
To open the match, Shapovalov sent a confident message by immediately breaking Tsonga at love. He again broke the big-serving Frenchman early in the second set while holding his own serve with relative ease.
The Canadian stumbled only once, when serving for the match at 5-4. Shapovalov went down 0-40, saved two break points but surrendered his serve to a suddenly aggressive Tsonga.
Shapovalov could not capitalize on two break points in the next game, but he then composed himself and held serve at love to get into a tiebreak. Shapovalov played the breaker like an old pro, securing an early break and swinging for the corners as he marched to victory.

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August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Denis Shapovalov at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Denis Shapovalov at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Denis Shapovalov at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Denis Shapovalov at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Denis Shapovalov at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Denis Shapovalov at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in action against Denis Shapovalov at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov reacts to winning against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Denis Shapovalov meet at net after their match at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga waves to fans after his match at the 2017 US Open.
August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
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August 30, 2017 - Denis Shapovalov in action against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the 2017 US Open.
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WHAT IT MEANS: The 2017 US Open was expected, at least in part, to mark the arrival of fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev as tennis's next big star. Yet Shapovalov - on a day that Zverev lost in the second round, shrinking from the lofty expectations on his shoulders - made a strong claim for himself on Wednesday night. Shapovalov's flashy, athletic game is full of potential, yet it was his self-assuredness and commitment to a smart game plan that impressed as much as his showy strokes.
Tsonga has won three tournaments in 2017, but now well into his thirties, he isn't quite the imposing figure he was when he was one of the strongest players on tour and one of only three to defeat all members of the so-called Big Four (Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray) in majors. He's been in a slump since his early loss at the French Open this summer.
MATCH POINT: Shapovalov finds himself in very fortuitous terrain: the depleted bottom half of the men's draw where only one man, Marin Cilic, remains as someone who has advanced to a Grand Slam final. He now is on a five-match win streak and will next meet Kyle Edmund of Great Britain in the third round. Shapovalov has shown himself to be in a hurry to make his mark; should he be the favorite against Edmund?

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[Lucas]

Shapovalov Stuns Tsonga In US Open Second Round

Spoiler:

Denis Shapovalov’s star continues on its fast-rising trajectory with eighth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga his latest victim at the US Open. The #NextGenATP Canadian qualifier dismissed the Frenchman 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(3) to reach the third round on Wednesday.
After taking down big names Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro en route to the semi-finals on home turf at the Coupe Rogers early this month, Shapovalov transferred his red-hot hard-court form to Flushing Meadows. His victory over Tsonga came on the heels of his first-round defeat of fellow #NextGen ATP player Daniil Medvedev.

It completed a strong day for the #NextGenATP charge, with Borna Coric downing fellow 20 year old, No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev, to join Taylor Fritz and Andrey Rublev as Day 3 winners. Fritz took down Marcos Baghdatis and Rublev saw off Aljaz Bedene, both in straight sets.
“I think every win that I've been going through, it's been securing anyone's doubts or even my own doubts, whether or not I belong,” Shapovalov said. “I belong with these guys, playing these high-level tournaments.
“So this win, it's definitely another confidence boost. It shows that Montreal wasn't a fluke week. To do it back-to-back, it's not easy. I've had to go through qualifying, which is also stacked with super tough players.”

In the last match on Arthur Ashe Stadium on a packed Day 3 schedule, Tsonga struggled to find his range throughout against the free-swinging Canadian. Trailing two sets, he sent a wild smash well long before he sailed a forehand wide to surrender the break for 4-3.
Shapovalov’s first sign of nerves crept in when serving for the match at 5-4 as he quickly fell behind 0-40. Tsonga landed his first break of the match to level at 5-5 but his momentum swing was brief.
The Canadian brought up three match points with a backhand pass drawing the volley error from Tsonga and claimed it when the Frenchman sliced long. He will take on Brit Kyle Edmund for a place in the fourth round.
“I played unbelievable today, very high level,” Shapovalov said. “I don't know why, but I just managed to stay loose and go for my shots the whole match, except a little bit at 5-3 or 5-4, serving for the third set. I got a little bit tight, stopped moving my feet on a couple shots, sailed some forehands.
“He did a good job to break me. He stayed mentally tough there. I mean, I just stayed calm and just waited for my next chance and took it.”

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