Tennis-Shapovalov moved to tears after 'outplaying' Djokovic in semi-final loss


Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 9, 2021 Canada's Denis Shapovalov reacts during his semi final match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Paul Childs

LONDON (Reuters) - The scoreline might suggest otherwise but Denis Shapovalov knew how close he was to causing a major shock and knocking Novak Djokovic out in the Wimbledon semi-finals on Friday.

Five-time champion Djokovic admitted he had been outplayed at times by the 22-year-old Canadian who lit up Centre Court in his first Grand Slam semi-final.

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