Denis Shapovalov

[arti]

Bercy19: 4. półfinał M-1000.

Denis Shapovalov d. [13] Gael Monfils 6-2 6-2

[Barty]

ATP Paryż-Bercy SF:

16 Karen Chaczanow 1840
17 Denis Shapovalov 1810
18 Alex de Minaur 1775

[DUN I LOVE]

Pierwszy tytuł, Top-20, kolejny półfinał M-1000. Jakieś tam szczebelki Denis pokonał tej jesieni.

[Barty]

ATP Paryż-Bercy F:

14 Diego Schwartzman 2125
15 Denis Shapovalov 2050
16 Stan Wawrinka 2000

[DUN I LOVE]

Jest i top-15.

[Barty]

Bercy19: 1. finał M-1000.

Denis Shapovalov w/o [2] Rafael Nadal

[Damian]

Shapovalov On His Surge: ‘I Knew It Was Just A Question Of Time’

Spoiler:

Canadian to face Djokovic in first ATP Masters 1000 final
Denis Shapovalov continued his impressive run of results in recent months by reaching his first ATP Masters 1000 final at the Rolex Paris Masters.
But less than three months ago at the Winston-Salem Open in August, the 20-year-old was searching for form with just four victories from his past 16 matches.
Ranked No. 38 in the ATP Rankings at the time, Shapovalov started a trial period with Mikhail Youzhny at the ATP 250 tournament. Youzhny’s impact on the Canadian was immediate, with Shapovalov reaching his first ATP Tour semi-final in five months.
The partnership has since proven to be a consistent success. Since joining forces with the former World No. 8, Shapovalov has won 18 of 25 encounters, lifted his maiden ATP Tour trophy in Stockholm and reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final in Paris.
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Aside from his playing experience and great knowledge of many of the current stars on the ATP Tour, what else has Youzhny brought to the young Canadian’s game? Shapovalov highlighted one area in his game that they have brought to new heights.
“[On my backhand return, Youzhny and I] worked on blocking it a lot more to start the point and it's a tricky shot for the opponents,” said Shapovalov. “I feel like it was working for me in Chengdu in one of my matches, and then from then I just stayed with it. I feel like it's a really big improvement in my game.”
Shapovalov’s improved return was on show throughout his week at the Intrum Stockholm Open — his first tournament of the European indoor swing — last month. On a fast indoor surface in the Swedish capital, the 6’1” left-hander won each of the eight sets he contested and was only taken to one tie-break en route to the trophy.
That title run has lifted the pressure off Shapovalov — who entered Stockholm with an 0-6 record in ATP Tour semi-finals — and provided the Canadian with the opportunity to relax and enjoy his tennis in the final weeks of the 2019 season.
“I'm just enjoying myself in the last couple weeks of the year," said Shapovalov. "I feel like with that title in Stockholm, it gave me a sense of calmness, relief. And I've just been able to enjoy the last couple weeks of the season and, because of that, I feel like I've been able to play really well.”
But despite his relief, Shapovalov has still been working hard to add to his trophy collection. The Stockholm champion has defeated three Top 15 seeds in a row this week to reach his first Masters 1000 final at the Rolex Paris Masters.
With wins against Fabio Fognini, Alexander Zverev and Gael Monfils in the French capital, Shapovalov has guaranteed himself a spot alongside those names in the Top 15 when the latest ATP Rankings are released on Monday.
“I think my level is there [in the Top 15]. I've beaten most of these guys here or there, or a guy like Goffin, I have gotten really close with him,” said Shapovalov. “I think my level is there and I knew [it was] just a question of time… It's just taken me a little bit of time to improve my game and just grow as a player.”
Shapovalov advanced to his first Masters 1000 championship match in unfortunate circumstances, following Rafael Nadal’s late withdrawal from their semi-final encounter on Court Central. The Canadian took a moment to reflect on the situation ahead of his final meeting against Novak Djokovic.
“It's not the way I wanted to reach my first [ATP Masters 1000] final,” said Shapovalov. “Nonetheless, it's a great opportunity for me to be in the final of a Masters 1000.”
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With the opportunity to finish his final ATP Tour event of the season with the biggest victory of his career, Shapovalov was clear in his strategy ahead of his meeting against the World No. 1.
“I'm not one to cut down risk, so I'm going to go for it [against Novak]. It's a match where I have nothing to lose,” said Shapovalov. “It's awesome to be in my first Masters 1000 final and it's just a bonus for me. Honestly, I'm just going to go for it, see what I can do and just enjoy my time out there.”
If Shapovalov is looking for inspiration or words of advice on how to beat Djokovic indoors, the 20-year-old only has to turn to his side and ask his coach. Youzhny ended his career with a 3-0 FedEx ATP Head2Head record against the World No. 1 on indoor hard courts.
And while there is no way of knowing if the Canadian will be able to follow in the footsteps of his coach on Sunday, he’s done an impressive job so far in Paris.

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[DUN I LOVE]

Szkoda, że Del Fed nie ma tyle cierpliwości.

[Del Fed]

Dzkoda, że DUN I LOVE teraz peany poczynia, a na AO będzie płakał zapewne.

[DUN I LOVE]

Nie płaczę. Spokojnie czekam na rozwój wydarzeń. Na AO niczego od Denisa nie oczekuję.

[Del Fed]

Na razie nie, do R2 AO jeszcze trochę czasu.

[Emu]

Finał Bercy 2019.


Ottawa Citizen

Denis Shapovalov - przegrane finały (1):
2019 (1) Paryż-Bercy

[Damian]

04.11.2019

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 15

[arti]

04.11.2019

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 15

[Kamileki]

[Damian]

Shapovalov/Pospisil Send Canada To Davis Cup SFs; Djokovic Helps Serbia To QFs

Spoiler:

Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov led Canada past Australia in the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup Finals on Thursday, battling past John Peers and Jordan Thompson 6-4, 6-4 in a deciding doubles rubber.

Pospisil began the tie strongly for Canada, defeating John Millman 7-6(7), 6-4 to move his country within one win of the semi-finals. But Alex de Minaur rallied for Australia, beating Shapovalov 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to force a doubles match to make the doubles a decider.

After dropping the first set, Thompson and Peers sprinted to a 3-0 lead in the second set. But Pospisil and Shapovalov won six of the next seven games to clinch the victory for Canada, which will face Serbia or Russia on Saturday for a spot in the championship tie.

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/pospisi ... 9-thursday

[Damian]

Shapovalov Powers Canada Past Russia, Into Davis Cup Final

Spoiler:

Canada to face Great Britain or Spain for the trophy
Denis Shapovalov came through in both singles and doubles on Saturday, helping Canada defeat Russia 2-1 to advance to the final of the Davis Cup for the first time.

Russian Andrey Rublev continued his strong performance this week with a 6-4, 6-4 win against Canadian Vasek Pospisil in the semi-final's first rubber. Rublev won all four of his singles matches this week, dropping only one set.

But Shapovalov rallied for his country, battling past Russian No. 1 Karen Khachanov 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to force a deciding doubles rubber. And once there, Shapovalov and Pospisil dug deep, beating Khachanov and Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(5). The victory came one day after Khachanov and Rublev won a final-set tie-break against Novak Djokovic and Viktor Troicki to eliminate Serbia in the quarter-finals.

"I’m at a loss for words,” Shapovalov told DavisCup.com. “It’s incredible how far we’ve come this week, with me and Vasek playing on a different level. It’s unbelievable to see. And to clinch it like this, in the doubles, I wouldn’t have it any other way."

Canada will face Great Britain or Spain for the title on Sunday. Those two countries are currently tied at 1-1 in their semi-final.

Former World No. 14 Kyle Edmund dismissed reigning Fever-Tree Championships titlist Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 7-6(3) to give Great Britain the edge. And although Daniel Evans put forth a valiant effort to stay on serve through nine games against Rafael Nadal, the World No. 1 exerted his will to defeat the Brit 6-4, 6-0, forcing the second deciding doubles rubber of the day.

Nadal and Lopez are taking on Jamie Murray and Neal Skupski to decide the tie.

https://www.atptour.com/en/news/davis-c ... 9-saturday

[Damian]

[arti]

2019 w liczbach:

Ranking: 15
Bilans meczów: 38-28
Tytuły: 1 (Sztokholm)
Finały: 1 (ATP Masters-1000 Paryż-Bercy)
Zarobki: $2,010,869

[Barty]

Shapovalov Ready For ATP Cup: 'I've Always Wanted To Represent My Country'

Spoiler:

Canadian thrives in team environments
Denis Shapovalov will join Felix Auger-Aliassime, Steven Diez, Peter Polansky and Adil Shamasdin on Team Canada at the inaugural ATP Cup, held in Australia from 3-12 January. Canada will be competing in Group F in Brisbane, facing Germany, Greece and Australia.

The 20-year-old sits at a career-high No. 15 in the ATP Rankings after a season in which he won his maiden ATP Tour title in Stockholm (d. Krajinovic), reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final in Paris (l. to Djokovic) and made the semi-finals at the Masters 1000 event in Miami.

Shapovalov spoke to ATPTour.com about his fellow Canadians on Tour and why he enjoys being part of a team.

How much fun is it for you playing as part of a team?
It’s so much fun. From the moment I picked up a racquet, I was always watching team events like this. I’ve always wanted to represent my country in a team environment. It’s a different kind of atmosphere and a different kind of competition.

We don’t get to play on a team too much and it’s usually pretty independent, so any time you get to have that bond and represent your country is awesome.

How important is it for an individual sport like tennis to hold team events like the ATP Cup?
I think it’s great to have an event like this, especially at the start of the year... you get to bond with the other guys, as well as the teams from other countries. It’s exciting to have another competition where you get to represent your country.

You’re guaranteed matches [with the format] and don’t have to worry about getting them in before a Grand Slam. The year is just starting, so you can find your balance and work on a couple of things. It’s absolutely perfect.

Who is the funniest player from your country and why?
I think everyone would say Daniel Nestor. He’s a great guy and really fun in the locker room. He’s always chirping everyone on the court. You either love it or you don’t, but I’m a guy who always loved to have him around.

Do you have any great memories of you and your teammates when you were young?
The biggest memory was winning Junior Davis Cup with Felix and Benjamin Sigouin [in 2015]. We were going through it in the locker room, saying how great it was and how we put our hearts on the line the whole week. We were hoping that one day we could do it one day at the pro level... It’s been an unbelievable ride.

If you could build the perfect player using different strokes from other Canadians, who would you pick?
I’d take Milos Raonic’s serve, Nestor’s volleys, Vasek Pospisil’s returns and Felix’s backhand or his physique since he’s so strong and fast.

Which countrymen did you watch growing up and what did you admire about them?
I watched Vasek a lot. I really liked the way he was on court and how it seemed like he was always enjoying himself. He was always really committed to Canada. He’s a guy that I look up to and aspire to be one day.

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