Denis Shapovalov has triumphantly returned to the court after his injury setback.
The Canadian star defeated Switzerland’s Remy Bertola with a commanding score of 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Swiss Indoors on Wednesday.
This marked Shapovalov’s first match since he had to retire during the Japan Open quarterfinal against Carlos Alcaraz due to a hip injury.
During the match on Wednesday, Shapovalov showcased his skills by winning 25 out of 28 points on his first serve against the world No. 236.
Currently ranked 52nd, Shapovalov has faced a challenging season, battling through multiple injuries.
Next up for the Richmond Hill, Ont. native is a showdown against the winner of the clash between No. 5 seed Taylor Fritz from the U.S. and Australia’s Rinky Hijikata.
