Canadian Denis Shapovalov has moved by means of to the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 tennis match.
The world No.18 posted a 6-4 6-3 win over Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin on Thursday and can subsequent face both former world No.1 Novak Djokovic or Frenchman Quentin Halys.
Shapovalov, who was taken to a few units by younger Australian Rinky Hijikata within the opening spherical, was by no means actually troubled by the world No.88.
While his first-service recreation was nonetheless a bit of off at 57 per cent, the 23-year-old may have wrapped up the match earlier, however solely managed to transform 4 of 11 break-point alternatives.
Shapovalov stated he was nonetheless using excessive after serving to Canada to their first Davis Cup title, beating Australia within the closing in November, and he hoped that translated to success as a person.
“Last year we started with winning the ATP Cup and finished it off with winning the Davis Cup, so definitely the team events were a good success for me last year,” he stated.
“I’m definitely trying to implement that on the individual side as well, and so far it’s been a great start.
“Hopefully I can capitalise on a superb begin to the week, and I’m undoubtedly excited for what’s to return.
“I came into this match ready to go, ready to fire on all cylinders, and I had a really good start and was just able to carry through that.”
Shapovalov is trying to enhance on final yr’s quarter-final exhibiting on the Australian Open, the place he misplaced to eventual champion Rafael Nadal in 5 units.
