Denis Shapovalov is ready for big things in 2020, beginning this month at the Australian Open.
Sometimes a tough loss on the tennis court can feel like a victory in many ways. For Canada’s Denis Shapovalov, pushing Novak Djokovic to the brink of defeat at the ATP Cup felt like a significant hurdle cleared.
Tied at a set apiece last week, Shapovalov came up with a break in the third set to prevent Djokovic from closing out the match. The second-ranked veteran from Serbia won the deciding tiebreaker 7-4 and his team went on to beat Spain in the final. Reigning US Open champion Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., is skipping the tournament due to a knee injury.
The three veterans have owned the Grand Slams in recent years with Stan Wawrinka the last non-Big Three player to win a major. Of the 40 Slams played in the last decade, the Big Three has claimed all but seven titles.“I think in past years there was still quite a big difference obviously with their experience and their level, they were just a big step above the rest of the guys,” Shapovalov told The Canadian Press. “But honestly I think this year is going to be different.
“I’ve been coming to Australia for several years now,” Shapovalov said from Auckland. “It’s such an amazing place and to see it all in flames like this, it’s really heartbreaking. But in terms of Melbourne, it’s actually pretty concerning.”
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