DALLAS, Texas — In a thrilling upset, Denis Shapovalov has raced into the finals of the ATP Dallas Open, toppling the third-seeded American, Tommy Paul, in an exhilarating semifinal match on Saturday.
The talented player from Richmond Hill, Ontario, claimed victory over Paul with a score of 7-5, 6-3, in a riveting 90-minute battle, just days after his stunning win against the top-seeded Taylor Fritz, whom he defeated 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2).
Shapovalov showcased his serving prowess, firing six aces despite recording four double faults, while Paul managed two aces with no errors in that department.
The Canadian star successfully converted two out of three break points, whereas Paul struggled, going 0-for-3. Notably, Shapovalov boasted an impressive 77 percent success rate on his first serves and seized 21 points while returning serve.
In the final, Shapovalov will face off against Norway’s second-seeded Casper Ruud, who narrowly edged out Spain’s Jaume Munar in the other semifinal match, winning 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (4).
