Exciting news from the ATP as Canada’s rising star, Denis Shapovalov, successfully appealed his disqualification from the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Citi DC Open, ensuring he will keep his ranking points and prize money.
In a tense match against Ben Shelton, Shapovalov found himself trailing when he showed some frustration by throwing his racket and engaging with a fan in the stands. Despite the outburst, the ATP deemed the automatic loss of ranking points and prize money too severe a punishment for his actions.
Although Shapovalov will have to pay a fine of $36,400 for the unsportsmanlike conduct, he is ready to bounce back at the National Bank Open in Montreal this week. Fans can catch him in action starting Wednesday against a qualifier.
Don’t miss Shapovalov’s comeback as he looks to make his mark in Montreal and continue his journey to the top of the tennis world.
