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Shapovalov through to Paris Masters semis after 6-2, 6-2 rout of Monfils

Nov 1, 2019 | 1:52 PM

PARIS — Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov continued his impressive run at the Paris Masters with a 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal win over France’s Gael Monfils on Friday.

Shapovalov was dominant in his latest victory over a top opponent, building on early breaks in both sets and not letting 13th-seed Monfils get into the match.

The 20-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., currently ranked 28th in the world, posted his third straight win over a top-15 opponent. He also defeated 11th-seed Fabio Fognini in the second round and stunned world No. 6 Alexander Zverev in the round of 16.

The win ensures Shapovalov will finish the season with a top-20 ranking on the ATP Tour.

Shapovalov will face either No. 2 Rafael Nadal or No. 35 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in Saturday’s semifinals.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 1, 2019.

The Canadian Press








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