Denis Shapovalov is through to the second round of the US Open following a four-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic. The Canadian won his opening match on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows, New York, on August 30, as reported by Tennis Majors.
How did Shapovalov win his opening match?
Shapovalov secured his place in the second round by defeating Kecmanovic 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. After splitting the first two sets, the Canadian player took control of the match to close it out in four sets, according to match data from Tennis Majors.
Who will he face in the second round?
The next opponent for Shapovalov is Luca Van Assche of France. The two have met once before, with Shapovalov holding a 1-0 head-to-head advantage in matches played since 2022, per Tennis Majors.
What is Shapovalov's recent form?
Prior to arriving in New York, Shapovalov had a busy August on the hard-court circuit. He was a finalist at the Mifel Tennis Open in Los Cabos, where he was the defending champion, as noted by Tennis Majors. He also participated in the Cincinnati Open, where he lost a close three-set match in the second round.
Shapovalov's second-round match against Van Assche continues his campaign at the final Grand Slam tournament of the season.
Sources
- Tennis Majors: Denis Shapovalov vs Luca Van Assche - Match ATP. None listed, 2026-08-31.
Reported from public sources.