ATP Tour
Denis Shapovalov
#42
ATP World Ranking - 1,245 pts
Player Archetype
💥 Big Hitter
Overpowers opponents with raw shot speed and aggressive ball-striking. Generates winners from both wings and keeps points short with high-risk, high-reward tennis.
Power groundstrokesHigh winner countAggressive shotsShort rallies
Strong against
🛡️ The Spoiler60%
🧱 The Wall57%
Weak against
🤖 Servebot49%
🏹 Frontrunner51%
Player Overview
Age
27
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
Weight
75 kg (165 lbs)
Plays
Left-Handed, One-Handed BH
Turned Pro
2017
Career-High Ranking
#10 (2020-09-21)
Career
283
Wins
227
Losses
55.5%
Win %
4
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22/22 | 3/5 | 18/13 | 1/4 |
| 2025 | 27/21 | 2/4 | 24/14 | 1/3 |
| 2024 | 32/25 | 5/6 | 24/16 | 3/3 |
| 2023 | 14/14 | 3/3 | 7/8 | 4/3 |
| 2022 | 39/27 | 4/4 | 34/19 | 1/4 |
| 2021 | 45/36 | 11/11 | 19/19 | 15/6 |
| 2020 | 29/24 | 9/3 | 20/21 | - |
| 2019 | 32/26 | 2/6 | 30/17 | 0/3 |
| 2018 | 31/26 | 7/5 | 22/17 | 2/4 |
| 2017 | 37/23 | 0/4 | 31/15 | 6/4 |
| 2016 | 10/11 | 1/2 | 9/9 | - |
| 2015 | 0/1 | - | 0/1 | - |
| Career | 318/256 | 47/53 | 238/169 | 33/34 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (18 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match8.3
Double Faults / Match6.1
Avg 1st Serve121 mph
Max Serve Speed134 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match47.3
Unforced Errors / Match34.3
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 324 serve-stat matches
Denis Shapovalov has served 3+ aces in 91% of career matches and 5+ aces in 75.6%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 99% | 320/324 |
| 3 or more | 91% | 295/324 |
| 5 or more | 76% | 245/324 |
| 10 or more | 32% | 104/324 |
| 15 or more | 13% | 41/324 |
| 20 or more | 7% | 21/324 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 99% | 320/324 |
| 2 or more | 95% | 307/324 |
| 3 or more | 85% | 276/324 |
| 5 or more | 63% | 205/324 |
| 8 or more | 33% | 107/324 |
| 10 or more | 17% | 55/324 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 50% | 286/570 |
| 3 Sets | 39% | 221/570 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 28% | 159/570 |
| 2-1 | 17% | 97/570 |
| 1-2 | 14% | 81/570 |
| 0-2 | 22% | 127/570 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 54% | 309/570 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 53% | 301/567 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 55% | 154/281 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWWLW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | Japan Open Tennis Championships - Tokyo | Quarterfinals | Carlos Alcaraz | Hard | L | |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Japan Open Tennis Championships - Tokyo | 2nd Round | Alejandro Tabilo | Hard | 75 36 64 | W |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Japan Open Tennis Championships - Tokyo | 1st Round | Sho Shimabukuro | Hard | 75 61 | W |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Chengdu Open - Chengdu | Semifinals | Hubert Hurkacz | Hard | 76 36 36 | L |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Chengdu Open - Chengdu | Quarterfinals | Adrian Mannarino | Hard | 67 63 62 | W |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Chengdu Open - Chengdu | 2nd Round | Vit Kopriva | Hard | 62 63 | W |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Chengdu Open - Chengdu | 1st Round | Tallon Griekspoor | Hard | 64 76 | W |
| Sep 5, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 3rd Round | Ben Shelton | Hard | 67 76 36 46 | L |
| Sep 2, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Luca Van Assche | Hard | 60 64 76 | W |
| Aug 30, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Miomir Kecmanovic | Hard | 64 46 64 61 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Denis Shapovalov FAQ
Denis Shapovalov is the flashy Canadian left-hander whose one-handed backhand and all-out attacking game make him one of the most watchable players on tour. A former world No. 10, he has won multiple ATP titles and reached a Wimbledon semi-final, swinging freely from both wings. Shapovalov plays high-risk, high-reward tennis and is dangerous on any surface when his timing clicks. At full flight he can overpower almost anyone.
Denis Shapovalov is ranked #42 on the ATP tour with 1,245 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #10, reached in 2020.
Denis Shapovalov is from Canada and turned pro in 2017.
Denis Shapovalov is listed at 6'1" (185 cm). Listed weight is 75 kg (165 lb).
Denis Shapovalov is 27 years old.
Denis Shapovalov plays left-handed with a one-handed backhand.
Denis Shapovalov has a career win-loss record of 283-227 (55% win rate). That includes 4 ATP titles.
Denis Shapovalov: 4 ATP singles titles, a career-high ranking of #10 in 2020, and 283 career wins. On tour since 2017.
Denis Shapovalov's strongest surface by win rate is hard, with a 238-169 record (58%). Full career splits: hard 238-169 (58%), clay 47-53 (47%), and grass 33-34 (49%).
Denis Shapovalov has won 7 of the last 10 completed matches (70%).
Denis Shapovalov's most-played opponents are Taylor Fritz (10 meetings, 5-5), Jan-Lennard Struff (10 meetings, 3-7), and Pablo Carreno Busta (10 meetings, 2-8).