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CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Canada's Shapovalov drops second-round match to American Tien at National Bank Open
Canada's Denis Shapovalov reacts during his straight sets defeat to United States' Learner Tien during second round tennis action at the National Bank Open in Toronto on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young TORONTO — A long-awaited homecoming didn't go as planned for Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. The 22nd-seeded Canadian dropped a 7-6 (4), 7-5 decision to American Learner Tien to the disappointment of the centre court crowd at Sobeys Stadium. Shapovalov, who grew up in nearby Richmond Hill, Ont., last played in front of a regular crowd at the Toronto event in 2018. His last appearance here in 2021 was during the pandemic-impacted season when attendance was limited. After a first-round bye, his 2025 return lasted just one match. Shapovalov made several unforced errors at inopportune times against the 61st-ranked American and they proved costly. "I felt like I wasn't beaten, I lost today," he said. "I had the match, I had the first set and I had the second set. It was just a little bit of nerves and (it) just didn't go my way. "That's tennis. It happens quite often." Shapovalov had found his form of late, rising to No. 29 in the world rankings after earning his second title of the year earlier this month in Los Cabos, Mexico. A former top-10 player, he has overcome a string of injury issues in recent years and has been playing with a renewed sense of confidence. He described the loss on a hot, cloudy evening as "probably completely mental," adding he felt a little uncomfortable on the showcase court with the occasional skidding ball and swirling breezes. Shapovalov had a chance to serve for the opening set but double-faulted twice to allow Tien to pull even. Another double-fault followed in the tiebreaker and the 61st-ranked American took advantage. The second set was similar — Shapovalov blew a chance to serve it out and Tien later broke for the victory in one hour 34 minutes. "I didn't feel like he outplayed me in any of those games," Shapovalov said. "It was me missing." Seeded players were in strong form in early play at the ATP Tour's Masters 1000 event. Third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy beat Australian qualifier James Duckworth 7-5, 6-1, and fifth-seeded Dane Holger Rune posted a 7-6 (7), 6-3 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France. Wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., dropped a 7-6 (7), 6-3 decision to defending champion and No. 18 seed Alexei Popyrin of Australia. Russia's Karen Khachanov, the No. 11 seed, topped qualifier Juan Pablo Ficovich of Argentina 6-4, 6-2 and 26th-seeded American Alex Michelsen downed Chilean qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera 7-6 (7), 6-3. Alexandre Muller of France, the No. 29 seed, outlasted Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. In the late match, top-seeded Alex Zverev of Germany held off Australia's Adam Walton 7-6 (6), 6-4. Zverev won a 52-shot rally in the tiebreaker to earn a set point. "It was a very important moment and a very important point for me," Zverev said. "I was lucky to get through in the first set and then finish it off in two." Tenth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev beat lucky loser Dalibor Svrcina of Czechia 7-6 (3), 6-4 and Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry upset 24th-seeded Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-6 (4). American Reilly Opelka eliminated 16th-seeded Czech Tomas Machac 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 6-3. Felix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriel Diallo, both from Montreal, and Alexis Galarneau of Laval, Que., were scheduled to play their second-round matches on Wednesday. Play continues through Aug. 7. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 29, 2025. Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press
National Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Denis Shapovalov drops second-round match to Learner Tien at NBO Toronto
TORONTO — A long-awaited homecoming didn't go as planned for Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. Article content The 22nd-seeded Canadian dropped a 7-6 (4), 7-5 decision to American Learner Tien to the disappointment of the centre court crowd at Sobeys Stadium. Article content Article content Shapovalov, who grew up in nearby Richmond Hill, Ont., last played in front of a regular crowd at the Toronto event in 2018. His last appearance here in 2021 was during the pandemic-impacted season when attendance was limited. Article content After a first-round bye, his 2025 return lasted just one match. Article content Shapovalov made several unforced errors at inopportune times against the 61st-ranked American and they proved costly. Article content 'I felt like I wasn't beaten, I lost today,' he said. 'I had the match, I had the first set and I had the second set. It was just a little bit of nerves and (it) just didn't go my way. Article content 'That's tennis. It happens quite often.' Shapovalov had found his form of late, rising to No. 29 in the world rankings after earning his second title of the year earlier this month in Los Cabos, Mexico. Article content A former top-10 player, he has overcome a string of injury issues in recent years and has been playing with a renewed sense of confidence. Article content He described the loss on a hot, cloudy evening as 'probably completely mental,' adding he felt a little uncomfortable on the showcase court with the occasional skidding ball and swirling breezes. Article content Shapovalov had a chance to serve for the opening set but double-faulted twice to allow Tien to pull even. Another double-fault followed in the tiebreaker and the 61st-ranked American took advantage. Article content Article content The second set was similar — Shapovalov blew a chance to serve it out and Tien later broke for the victory in one hour 34 minutes. Article content 'I didn't feel like he outplayed me in any of those games,' Shapovalov said. 'It was me missing.' Article content Seeded players were in strong form in early play at the ATP Tour's Masters 1000 event. Article content Third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy beat Australian qualifier James Duckworth 7-5, 6-1, and fifth-seeded Dane Holger Rune posted a 7-6 (7), 6-3 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France. Article content 'Very tricky first match for me because he's a big server and (there wasn't) a lot of rhythm in the match,' Rune said. 'I had to really take care of my own serve and then just look for the opportunities that I had.' Article content Wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., dropped a 7-6 (7), 6-3 decision to defending champion and No. 18 seed Alexei Popyrin of Australia. Article content Russia's Karen Khachanov, the No. 11 seed, topped qualifier Juan Pablo Ficovich of Argentina 6-4, 6-2 and 26th-seeded American Alex Michelsen downed Chilean qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera 7-6 (7), 6-3. Article content Alexandre Muller of France, the No. 29 seed, outlasted Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. Article content Top-seeded Alex Zverev of Germany was to meet Australia's Adam Walton in the late match. Article content
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Denis Shapovalov drops second-round match to Learner Tien at NBO Toronto
Published Jul 29, 2025 • 2 minute read Denis Shapovalov, left, congratulates Learner Tien, right, after their match during the National Bank Open at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Photo by Matthew Stockman / Getty Images TORONTO — A long-awaited homecoming didn't go as planned for Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The 22nd-seeded Canadian dropped a 7-6 (4), 7-5 decision to American Learner Tien to the disappointment of the centre court crowd at Sobeys Stadium. Shapovalov, who grew up in nearby Richmond Hill, Ont., last played in front of a regular crowd at the Toronto event in 2018. His last appearance here in 2021 was during the pandemic-impacted season when attendance was limited. After a first-round bye, his 2025 return lasted just one match. Shapovalov made several unforced errors at inopportune times against the 61st-ranked American and they proved costly. 'I felt like I wasn't beaten, I lost today,' he said. 'I had the match, I had the first set and I had the second set. It was just a little bit of nerves and (it) just didn't go my way. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'That's tennis. It happens quite often.' Shapovalov had found his form of late, rising to No. 29 in the world rankings after earning his second title of the year earlier this month in Los Cabos, Mexico. A former top-10 player, he has overcome a string of injury issues in recent years and has been playing with a renewed sense of confidence. He described the loss on a hot, cloudy evening as 'probably completely mental,' adding he felt a little uncomfortable on the showcase court with the occasional skidding ball and swirling breezes. Shapovalov had a chance to serve for the opening set but double-faulted twice to allow Tien to pull even. Another double-fault followed in the tiebreaker and the 61st-ranked American took advantage. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The second set was similar — Shapovalov blew a chance to serve it out and Tien later broke for the victory in one hour 34 minutes. 'I didn't feel like he outplayed me in any of those games,' Shapovalov said. 'It was me missing.' Seeded players were in strong form in early play at the ATP Tour's Masters 1000 event. Third-seeded Lorenzo Musetti of Italy beat Australian qualifier James Duckworth 7-5, 6-1, and fifth-seeded Dane Holger Rune posted a 7-6 (7), 6-3 win over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France. 'Very tricky first match for me because he's a big server and (there wasn't) a lot of rhythm in the match,' Rune said. 'I had to really take care of my own serve and then just look for the opportunities that I had.' Wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., dropped a 7-6 (7), 6-3 decision to defending champion and No. 18 seed Alexei Popyrin of Australia. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Russia's Karen Khachanov, the No. 11 seed, topped qualifier Juan Pablo Ficovich of Argentina 6-4, 6-2 and 26th-seeded American Alex Michelsen downed Chilean qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera 7-6 (7), 6-3. Alexandre Muller of France, the No. 29 seed, outlasted Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic 2-6, 6-3, 7-5. Top-seeded Alex Zverev of Germany was to meet Australia's Adam Walton in the late match. Tenth-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev beat lucky loser Dalibor Svrcina of Czechia 7-6 (3), 6-4 and Argentina's Tomas Martin Etcheverry upset 24th-seeded Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-6 (4). Play continues through Aug. 7. MLB Columnists Toronto & GTA Toronto Blue Jays Canada
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
ATP Canada best bets: Denis Shapovalov vs. Learner Tien odds, picks, predictions
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Denis Shapovalov will ride into his hometown tournament with plenty of confidence. The World No. 29 bounced back from sluggish performances on the clay and grass courts in Europe by making it to the final in Los Cabos two weeks ago. Shapovalov eventually fell to Aleksandar Kovacevic in the final, but it was an encouraging sign that the Canadian shot-maker was back in his comfort zone on the hard courts of North America. 'El Shapo' won a title on the hard courts of Dallas earlier this year and then followed that with an impressive run to the semifinals in Acapulco. But there's something about coming home that doesn't sit quite right with the Toronto native. Shapovalov became the youngest player to ever make it to the semifinals of the Canadian Masters in 2017, but he's never come close to matching that showing in the years since. The 26-year-old is 3-5 in this event since his historic run, and he's lost his last four matches in Canada. American Learner Tien in action at ATP Toronto. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images There's never been a question about Shapovalov's talent, but he tends to unravel quickly when things get away from him on court, and that pressure only becomes more pronounced when he's playing in front of his hometown fans. Shapovalov's tendency to spiral makes him a tough player to back as a chunky favorite, which is where he stands for Tuesday's match against rising American talent Learner Tien, who has four wins in five matches since Wimbledon. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps Tien's game is growing, and he should be able to give Shapovalov enough problems to warrant a bet Tuesday. The Play: Learner Tien (+150, bet365) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
Hamilton Spectator
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Shapovalov reels in Mifel Tennis Open men's singles title with straight-sets victory
LOS CABOS - The tropical area at the tip of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula is best known for its beaches, resorts and sport fishing. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., reeled in a big catch of his own Saturday with a victory in the men's singles final of the Mifel Tennis Open in one hour 11 minutes. Shapovalov defeated seventh-seeded American Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-4, 6-2 to win the ATP 250 event at the Cabo Sports Complex. The first set took only 35 minutes to complete. Shapovalov led most categories in the final. He had six aces, won 20 points while receiving, won three games in a row, and won nine service games. He had one less unforced error (23-22) than his opponent. Kovacevic had two aces, two double faults, and won six service games. The 26-year-old Shapovalov won the Dallas Open in February, and now has three career ATP titles. He advanced to Saturday's championship match with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Australian Adam Walton in the semifinals. Kovacevic upset the top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the other semifinal. Shapovalov will be one of the featured Canadians at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, which gets underway on Saturday, July 26. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 19, 2025.
