Aug 31, 2021
Canada's Shapovalov cruises into second round at U.S. Open
Canada's Denis Shapovalov cruised into the second round of men's singles competition at the U.S. Open with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 win over Argentina's Federico Delbonis on Tuesday.
The Canadian Press
NEW YORK — Canada's Denis Shapovalov cruised into the second round of men's singles competition at the U.S. Open with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 win over Argentina's Federico Delbonis on Tuesday.
The seventh seed from Richmond Hill, Ont., fired 14 aces and won 90 per cent of first serve points.
Shapovalov did not face break point and broke Delbonis five times on 11 chances in a match that lasted one hour 48 mintues.
The Canadian outscored Delbonis 38-11 on winners and complemented his service game by claiming nine of 11 net points.
Shapovalov will face Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain in the second round.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 31, 2021.