World No. 30 Canadian Denis Shapovalov overcame the challenge of Japan`s Kei Nishikori, ranked 64th in the ATP standings, in their second-round match at the Madrid Open.
Shapovalov secured the victory with a score of 6/1, 6/4. The encounter lasted 1 hour and 5 minutes. Following this result, the head-to-head record between the two players is now level at 2-2.
Match Statistics:
| Shapovalov | Nishikori | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 0 |
| Breaks | 3 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 55 | 36 |
Shapovalov`s next opponent will be the winner of the match between Alex de Minaur (Australia) and Lorenzo Sonego (Italy).
Marcus Prine