Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, celebrates after a point against Ben Shelton, of the United States, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Canada’s Shapovalov cruises past Shimabukuro into Round of 16 at Japan Open
Oct 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM
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TOKYO — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is through to the second round of the Japan Open tennis tournament.
Shapovalov defeated Japan’s Sho Shimabukuro 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday.
The 27-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., hit 11 aces to Shimabukuro’s one and committed just two double faults compared with six for his opponent.
Shapovalov, ranked 46th in the world, evened his season record to 19-19 with the victory.
