Shapovalov: "There were moments when I doubted if I could compete again"

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Infinite talent, charisma, and a flashy game capable of captivating anyone in moments of inspiration. That's what Denis Shapovalov embodies, but he has also been perceived in recent years as a broken toy, a diamond that no longer emitted any shine and seemed doomed to be lost. After winning the ATP 500 Dallas 2025, he reflects on his journey and reaffirms his desire to keep improving.

When you have as many technical resources as Denis Shapovalov possesses, it can be difficult to find the necessary order for them to flow freely and have a competitive impact. Perceived since he was a teenager as one of the great promises of world tennis, he reached the top 10 and achieved great results, but always seemed mentally fragile and tactically disorganized.

A serious knee injury further halted his progression and cemented his name in the collective imagination as an example of wasted talent. But that moment has not arrived yet. At 25, the Canadian knows that the best is yet to come if he continues working with his current determination, as evidenced by his victory in the ATP 500 Dallas 2025.

- Shapovalov had a problem with his left knee that has affected his performance in recent years

"This success is not only mine, but also my team's. Everyone put in a great effort for me to return to competition and feel the necessary confidence in my knee to unleash my best level. There were moments when I doubted if I could continue being a tennis player, so this title means a lot to me because I went through a time where playing tennis without much pain was impossible," asserted the Canadian, who now ranks 32nd in the ATP rankings.

Guided by Janko Tipsarevic for a few months now, a greater tactical order is emerging in his game without losing his essence. "I am clear that I must base my tennis on being aggressive and taking control of points, but I am trying to be smarter in shot selection. Building confidence is vital for that to happen, and the victory this week against Fritz made me see that I am in a position to defeat the best players again," concluded Denis Shapovalov, who could be a great entertainer on the circuit in upcoming events.

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