Denis Shapovalov dominated right from the start against Jan-Lennard Struff in 6-1, 6-3 second-round victory over 61 minutes on Tuesday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Third seed Shapovalov, who was making his debubt at the ATP 500 event, saved two break points in his opening service game and went on to win the first five games. The Canadian hit 26 winners and committed just six unforced errors to snap a four-match losing streak against Struff.
“It definitely wasn’t as an easy win, as I’ve struggled against Struff in the past,” said Shapovalov. “I was a little bit nervous at the beginnning, but I got through those emotions and I’m very happy with the win. I picked my spots on serve and made as many returns as I could. The courts are quick, so it suits my game.”
The Canadian will next play Hubert Hurkacz, who struck 11 aces and lost nine of his service points (40/49) to defeat Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 in 67 minutes. Gasquet recorded the 500th tour-level match win of his career on Monday at the Aviation Club in Dubai.
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