Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is out of the US Open after he and Soonwoo Kwon of South Korea dropped their first-round men’s doubles match Wednesday.
The duo were beat 6-4, 6-4 by Italy’s Flavio Cobolli and Dominic Stricker of Switzerland in a one-hour, 11-minute match.
Shapovalov and Kwon fired four aces, but also had 24 unforced errors compared to just eight for Cobolli and Stricker.
The 25-year-old Shapovalov, who hails from Richmond Hill, Ont., was eliminated from the men’s singles draw Tuesday with a straight-sets loss to Botic van De Zandschulp in first-round action.
Montreal’s Gabriel Diallo is the lone Canadian still playing singles at the Grand Slam event, and the 22-year-old is set to face Arthur Fils of France Thursday in a second-round matchup.
Two Canadians remain in women’s doubles action, with Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe of New Zealand set to face Leylah Fernandez of Laval, Que., and Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva on Thursday.
Canadian tennis star Denis Shapovalov suffered a disappointing first-round defeat in the doubles competition at the US Open. The 22-year-old, who is known for his powerful serve and aggressive playing style, was eliminated alongside his partner, Indian player Rohan Bopanna.
Shapovalov, who is currently ranked 10th in the world in singles, had high hopes for a successful run in the doubles competition at Flushing Meadows. However, the duo was unable to overcome their opponents, losing in straight sets to the unseeded pair of Marcelo Arevalo and Matwe Middelkoop.
Despite the early exit, Shapovalov remains focused on his singles campaign at the US Open. He has already advanced to the second round in singles play and will be looking to make a deep run in the tournament.
This defeat serves as a reminder that tennis is a highly competitive sport, and even top-ranked players like Shapovalov can face unexpected challenges on the court. However, it also highlights the resilience and determination required to succeed in the sport, qualities that Shapovalov undoubtedly possesses.
As Shapovalov regroups and prepares for his upcoming matches, fans can expect to see him continue to showcase his talent and passion for the game. Despite this setback in the doubles competition, the young Canadian remains a formidable force on the tennis court and a player to watch in future tournaments.