Melbourne: Denis Shapovalov disappointed Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 with hot grilling to reach the first Australian quarter-final on Sunday.
The Canadian left hander was extraordinary towards the Third Seed of Germany, producing one of the biggest career wins in Margaret Court Arena.
Shapovalov blew the match point with wild forehand into the tram but wrapped the contest when Zverev captured under pressure.
Next for @ Dafael_Shapo: Rafael Nadal 🍿 #Ausopen · # AO2022 https://t.co/jnqzjs8ced- #Ausopen (@AustralianOpen) 1642921451000 “Definitely happy with where the game is,” said The Ecstatic 22-year aged 22 years , Load Length for Success in Grand Slams.
“I thought of the ground I really played very well, really felt my shot from both wings.” The 14th seed will meet Rafa Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.
“It is always an honor to fight a man like Rafa,” Shapovalov said about the Great Spanish, who bid for a record for the Grand Slam 21 title.
It will always be a battle against him.
This will be difficult but I will enjoy it.
“An #Ausopen personal not locked 🔒 🇨🇦 @denis_shapo Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6 (5) 6-3 for the first quarter …
https: //t.co/7b8cc2h85h- #Ausopen (@AustralianoPen) 1642921092000IT is The disappointing exit for Zverev, which was bundled from the quarter-finals by Novak Djokovic last year.
Last year Zverev advised him and Russian Danil Medvedev might be part.
From the new ‘third’ of the world number one Djokovik in the 2022 season.