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Canada’s Denis Shapovalov reaches Dallas Open semifinal

Canada's Denis Shapovalov reaches Dallas Open semifinal | iNFOnews.ca
Denis Shapovalov of Canada plays a backhand return to Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Manish Swarup

DALLAS — Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the semifinals of the Dallas Open.

The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat Czechia’s Tomas Machac 7-6 (7-5), 6-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday.

“I’m beating some really tough opponents,” said Shapovalov. “It’s been a tough draw but I’m really happy and excited with the way I’m playing.”

Shapovalov will face third-seeded Tommy Paul of the United States in the semis.

The Canadian is ranked 54th in the ATP Tour’s world singles rankings.

Paul has a 2-1 career record over Shapovalov, but the Canadian won their most recent meeting with a Round of 32 victory at the 2022 Cincinnati Open.

Shapovalov stunned world No. 4 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. in the tournament’s second round on Thursday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 7, 2025.

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