In an impressive display of skill, Canada’s own Denis Shapovalov triumphed over American Alex Michelsen with a score of 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday, securing his spot in the quarterfinals of the prestigious Mexican Open tennis tournament.
The talented player from Richmond Hill, Ontario, capitalized on four of his six break point opportunities while unleashing three powerful aces and facing three double faults.
Shapovalov started strong in both sets, racing to a commanding 5-2 lead in the first set and swiftly extending to a 5-1 advantage in the second, demonstrating his dominance throughout the match.
On the other hand, Michelsen struggled, converting just 2 out of 5 break point opportunities and failing to register an ace while committing five double faults.
Looking ahead, Shapovalov is set to clash with American Marcos Giron on Thursday, with a semifinal berth on the line.
It’s worth noting that Giron holds a 2-0 lead in their career matchups, with their most recent encounter ending in his favor on January 7 at the Adelaide International tournament.
