Canada’s Denis Shapovalov reaches Dallas Open semifinal

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

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This article was published 07/02/2025 (589 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

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.”

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. Shapovalov has surged back into the ATP Tour's top 40 after completing the biggest tournament win of his career. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Manish Swarup
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. Shapovalov has surged back into the ATP Tour's top 40 after completing the biggest tournament win of his career. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Manish Swarup

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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