Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 24, 2022 Canada's Denis Shapovalov in action during his first round match against Denmark's Holger Rune REUTERS/Yves Herman
PARIS (Reuters) - Danish teenager Holger Rune swept aside 14th seed Denis Shapovalov in straight sets at the French Open on Tuesday to earn his first win in a Grand Slam tournament and confirm his status as one of the sport's brightest prospects.
The 19-year-old, who won his maiden tour title in Munich this month, powered past the Canadian world number 15 with ease, winning 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) and showing no nerves.
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