Canada’s Denis Shapovalov found the patience to match his dynamism and flair to see off the No 3 seed while Rafael Nadal progressed
Between his pure shotmaking, his dynamic athleticism and the all-court style that ties his game together, there are few sights in men’s tennis as spectacular as Denis Shapovalov at the height of his powers. The question surrounding the Canadian and his future prospects has never been about his ability, but rather whether he can harness those talents and consistently replicate a high level on the biggest stages.
“It’s definitely something I’ve been learning to do,” he said of his patience. “Hasn’t come natural to me, unfortunately. I’ve always wanted to play quick and go for my shots. But it’s difficult when you play a guy with the calibre of Sascha [Zverev]. You can’t go through him in one or two shots. You have to stay in the rallies, you have to work for the points. Then when you have an opportunity you can swing in and go for it.
With Zverev’s loss, the implications for the men’s draw are significant. He was the second favourite to win the tournament, meaning Daniil Medvedev is now an even heavier favourite. In his quarter-final match, Shapovalov faces the unenviable task of playing against the new second favourite, Rafael Nadal.
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