Denis Shapovalov overcomes slow start to advance at Mexican Open
Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov faced a tough challenge in his first-round match against Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic at the Mexican Open. Despite being in control in the first set, Shapovalov lost in a tiebreaker after committing several unforced errors. However, he bounced back in the second set and easily won 6-0. In the final set, he faced some struggles but managed to pull through and win 7-5.
Shapovalov’s performance:
The match lasted two hours and 13 minutes, and Shapovalov finished with eight aces, seven double faults, and 26 unforced errors. He was also only successful on his first serve 55% of the time. Despite this, he won 12 service games and seven return games. Shapovalov, who is currently ranked 30th in the world, will next face third-seeded Taylor Fritz in the second round.
Upcoming match:
Fritz, a San Diego native, defeated John Isner of Greensboro, N.C., in a hard-fought match. After losing the first set, Fritz bounced back and won the next two to seal the victory. Shapovalov will need to be at his best if he wants to overcome the third seed and advance further in the tournament.
Denis Shapovalov may have had a shaky start to the Mexican Open, but he managed to overcome his early struggles and advance to the second round. With his next opponent being the third-seeded Taylor Fritz, Shapovalov will need to bring his A-game if he hopes to continue his run in the tournament. Tennis fans will be eagerly watching to see if the Canadian can rise to the challenge and pull off the upset.
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