Older, wiser Shapovalov bullish about challenges ahead


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018

Tennis - Davis Cup - World Group First Round - Croatia v Canada - Gradski Vrt, Osijek, Croatia - February 4, 2018. Denis Shapovalov of Canada in action during his match against Borna Coric of Croatia. REUTERS/Antonio Bronic

(Reuters) - Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov believes his first season on the ATP Tour has helped him grow into a better player and he is relishing the challenges ahead.

The 18-year-old gained recognition last year when he stormed to the Rogers Cup semi-finals, becoming the youngest player to reach a Masters 1000 semi after ousting Rafa Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro.

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