Denis Shapovalov will open his Wimbledon campaign against Pablo Carreno-Busta on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The Canadian arrives at the grass-court Grand Slam following a second-round exit at the HSBC Championships, where he fell to Alex De Minaur 6-4, 6-1.
What is Shapovalov's form heading into Wimbledon?
Shapovalov has compiled a 9-13 record in 2026 to date, with just one win in two grass-court matches. His recent loss to De Minaur marked an early exit from his pre-Wimbledon preparation, leaving limited time to find rhythm on the surface before the tournament begins.
How does Carreno-Busta compare?
Carreno-Busta reached the fourth round at the French Open before losing to Rafael Jodar 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. The Spaniard leads the head-to-head record between the two players 6-2, including a straight-sets victory over Shapovalov at the Dubai Tennis Championships in February 2026, when he won 6-2, 6-4. This will be their ninth meeting on the ATP Tour.
Sources
- Sportskeeda: Denis Shapovalov vs Pablo Carreno-Busta preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction and betting tips | Wimbledon 2026. Published 2026-06-28.
- BILD: Denis Shapovalov gegen Pablo Carreno Busta Spiel-Infos - Wimbledon 1. Runde 2026. Published 2026-06-26.
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