US EditionCanada's Shapovalov Advances to Mifel Tennis Open Final with Win over Walton
LOS CABOS, MEXICO, JUL 18 – Denis Shapovalov is aiming for his second ATP title of 2025 after a straight-sets semifinal win; the final features two players with one-handed backhands for the first time in six years.
- Third seed Denis Shapovalov advanced to the championship match of the Mifel Tennis Open in Los Cabos by defeating Adam Walton 6-2, 6-2 on Friday.
- Shapovalov entered the tournament focusing on regaining his offensive game after a challenging grass-court season, including a first-round Wimbledon loss.
- He served seven aces, successfully defended every break point against him, and converted each of his four chances to break in a 66-minute match versus eighth-seeded Walton.
- Shapovalov told reporters that the victory gave his confidence and self-belief a noticeable boost.
- Shapovalov will face Aleksandar Kovacevic, ranked 76th with a 28-19 record, in Saturday’s final, setting a rare one-handed backhand matchup in an ATP Tour final.
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Shapovalov reels in Mifel Tennis Open men’s singles title with straight-sets victory
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Canada's Shapovalov advances Mifel Tennis Open final with win over Australia's Walton
LOS CABOS — Canada's Denis Shapovalov has a chance to win his second ATP title this year. Shapovalov reached the Mifel Tennis Open final with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Australia's Adam Walton at the ATP 250 event Friday.
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Denis Shapovalov won his second title of the year in Los Cabos (Mexico), having dominated the American Aleksandar Kovacevic in two sets (6-4, 6-2).
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