History of Denis Shapovalov in Timeline

Denis Shapovalov is a Canadian professional tennis player known for his aggressive, left-handed game. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 in 2020 and has won three ATP Tour singles titles. His best Grand Slam result was reaching the semifinals of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. He also holds a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 44.

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1932: Inception of the Lionel Conacher Award

In 1932, the Lionel Conacher Award was established.

1989: Michael Chang Reaches US Open Fourth Round

In 1989, Michael Chang was the youngest player to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Denis Shapovalov.

1990: Three Canadian Men Reach ATP Tour Quarter-Finals

In 1990, for the first time since then, three Canadian men, Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime and Pospisil, reached the quarter-finals of an ATP Tour tournament together.

April 15, 1999: Denis Shapovalov's Birth

On April 15, 1999, Denis Viktorovich Shapovalov was born. He is a Canadian professional tennis player.

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2005: Richard Gasquet youngest Top-30 Player

In 2005, Richard Gasquet was the youngest Top-30 player. Shapovalov became the youngest top-30 player since Richard Gasquet in 2005.

2009: Became fourth player with 3 Top 10 wins in ATP 250 or 500 event

In February 2025, Denis Shapovalov became the fourth player (after Dimitrov, del Potro and Kyrgios) since 2009 with 3 Top 10 wins in ATP 250 or 500 event.

October 2013: First Junior Singles Title

In October 2013, Denis Shapovalov won his first junior singles title at the ITF G5 in Burlington, Ontario.

April 2014: Second Junior Singles Title

In April 2014, Denis Shapovalov captured his second singles title at the ITF G5 in Burlington.

July 2014: Singles and Doubles Titles at ITF G4

In July 2014, Denis Shapovalov won the singles and doubles titles at the ITF G4 in San José.

September 2015: US Open Junior Title

At the US Open in September 2015, Denis Shapovalov qualified in singles and made it to the third round. In doubles, he won the title with partner Félix Auger-Aliassime.

October 2015: Junior Davis Cup Title

In October 2015, Denis Shapovalov and fellow Canadians Félix Auger-Aliassime and Benjamin Sigouin captured the first Junior Davis Cup title for Canada.

November 2015: First Professional Doubles Title

In late November 2015, Denis Shapovalov won his first professional doubles title at the ITF Futures in Pensacola.

2015: US Open Junior Doubles Title

In 2015, Denis Shapovalov won the US Open Junior doubles title with Félix Auger-Aliassime.

January 2016: ITF Futures Doubles Final

In January 2016, Denis Shapovalov reached the doubles final at the ITF Futures in Sunrise.

March 2016: Challenger Banque Nationale de Drummondville Semi-Finals

In March 2016, Denis Shapovalov reached the semi-finals of the Challenger Banque Nationale de Drummondville, beating his first top 100 player, Austin Krajicek.

April 2016: ITF Singles and Doubles Titles

In April 2016, Denis Shapovalov won his second and third singles titles at the ITF 25K in Memphis and the ITF 10K in Orange Park. He also won the doubles title in Orange Park.

May 2016: French Open Semi-Finals

In May 2016, Denis Shapovalov advanced to the semi-finals in singles and the second round in doubles at the French Open.

July 2016: G1 Singles Title and Wimbledon Junior Title

At the beginning of July 2016, Denis Shapovalov captured his first G1 singles title in Roehampton. A week later, he won the 2016 Wimbledon Championships junior title and reached the doubles final with Félix Auger-Aliassime.

July 2016: ATP Main Draw Appearance and Rogers Cup Upset

In July 2016, Denis Shapovalov received a wildcard for the tournament in Washington for his first ATP main draw appearance, and was then awarded a wildcard for the 2016 Rogers Cup, where he upset world No. 19 Nick Kyrgios.

2016: Wimbledon Boys' Singles Title

In 2016, Adriano Fuorivia coached Denis Shapovalov to his Wimbledon boys' singles title.

2016: Wimbledon Championships Junior Singles Title

In 2016, Denis Shapovalov won the Wimbledon Championships junior singles title.

2016: Sponsored by BioSteel Sports Nutrition

Since 2016, Denis Shapovalov has been sponsored by BioSteel Sports Nutrition.

February 2017: Davis Cup Disqualification

In February 2017, during a Davis Cup match against Great Britain, Denis Shapovalov was disqualified after hitting the chair umpire in the eye with a ball, leading to Great Britain winning the tie.

September 11, 2017: Career-High ATP Ranking

On September 11, 2017, Denis Shapovalov reached his then career-high ATP ranking of world No. 51 after reaching the fourth round of the US Open.

2017: Inspired by G-Eazy

Denis Shapovalov has credited G-Eazy with inspiring him to develop his interest in writing rap music beginning in 2017, while also naming Drake and Eminem as additional influences.

2017: Top 100 ATP Ranking and Canadian Open Semi-Finals

In 2017, Denis Shapovalov broke into the top 100 for the first time and reached the semi-finals of the Canadian Open, becoming the youngest player to reach the semi-final of an ATP Masters 1000 tournament at the age of 18.

2017: Rogers Cup Semi-Final Breakthrough

In 2017, Denis Shapovalov experienced his ATP World Tour semi-final breakthrough at the Rogers Cup.

2017: ATP Awards and Lionel Conacher Award

In 2017, Denis Shapovalov was voted as the ATP Most Improved Player and ATP Star of Tomorrow by his peers. He also received the Lionel Conacher Award as Canada's male athlete of the year.

2017: Martin Laurendeau joined Shapovalov's Team

In early 2017, Martin Laurendeau joined Denis Shapovalov to polish his one-handed backhand motion and help him drive through the shot.

2018: Madrid Open Semi-Final Appearance

In 2018, Denis Shapovalov continued his success with a second Masters semi-final appearance at the Madrid Open and ended the year ranked inside the top 30, making him the youngest player in the group.

2018: First Interview in Russian

In 2018, Denis Shapovalov gave his first interview in Russian to Russian Eurosport commentators.

2018: North American Summer Hard Court Swing

In 2018, Denis Shapovalov started the North American summer hard court swing at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., followed by the Rogers Cup in Toronto and the Cincinnati Masters.

2018: 2018 Season Start

In 2018, Denis Shapovalov started the season at the Brisbane International, with first round losses in both singles and doubles. He won his first round match at the Australian Open over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

2018: Face of Nike's US Open Collection

In 2018, Denis Shapovalov, along with Sloane Stephens, was the face of Nike's US Open collection.

2018: Rob Steckley added to coaching team

In the fall of 2018, Denis Shapovalov added Rob Steckley to his coaching team, replacing Laurendeau, who could no longer travel with them due to a back injury.

April 2019: Reunited with Junior Coach

In April 2019, Denis Shapovalov reunited with his junior coach, Adriano Fuorivia, who had coached him to his 2016 Wimbledon boys' singles title.

June 26, 2019: Relationship with Mirjam Björklund

Since June 26, 2019, Denis Shapovalov has been in a relationship with Swedish tennis player Mirjam Björklund.

August 2019: Added Mikhail Youzhny to Coaching Team

In August 2019, Denis Shapovalov added Mikhail Youzhny to his coaching team as his new "shot selection" coach at the 2019 Winston-Salem Open. Youzhny helped Shapovalov develop his backhand slice.

October 2019: First ATP Title at Stockholm Open

On October 20, 2019, Denis Shapovalov won his first ATP title at the Stockholm Open, defeating Filip Krajinović.

2019: Rap Performance at Indian Wells

At the 2019 Indian Wells Masters, Denis Shapovalov debuted a sample of a rap he had written before his third-round match. He later described the performance as "awful" but gained inspiration from it.

2019: First Doubles Final and Top Canadian Doubles Player

In 2019, Denis Shapovalov and Rohan Bopanna reached their first doubles final at the Stuttgart Open, making Shapovalov the No. 1 Canadian doubles player. They also reached the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters, leading him to enter the top 50 in doubles for the first time.

2019: Davis Cup Finals

In 2019, Denis Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil took Canada to its first-ever Davis Cup final, defeating Russia, Australia, the United States, and Italy.

2019: First ATP Title and Masters Finals Appearance

In 2019, Denis Shapovalov won his first ATP title at the Stockholm Open and made his first Masters finals appearance at the Paris Masters, ending the year ranked No. 15.

February 24, 2020: Career-High Doubles Ranking

On February 24, 2020, Denis Shapovalov achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 44.

June 2020: Represented by IMG

Since June 2020, Denis Shapovalov has been represented by IMG.

August 2020: Debut of "Night Train"

In August 2020, Denis Shapovalov, under the name "Shapo," debuted his first rap single, "Night Train," which honors his life as an athlete.

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September 2020: Re-enters Top 10 After Wimbledon Run

Following a successful run at Wimbledon, Denis Shapovalov re-entered the top 10 in rankings for the first time since September 2020.

September 21, 2020: Achieved Career-High Ranking

On September 21, 2020, Denis Shapovalov achieved his career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 by the ATP.

2020: Maiden Grand Slam Quarter-Final and Career-High Ranking

In 2020, Denis Shapovalov reached his maiden Grand Slam quarter-final at the US Open and his fourth Masters semi-final at the Italian Open, reaching his career-high ranking of world No. 10.

2020: US Open Quarter-Finals in Doubles

In 2020, Denis Shapovalov, partnered with Rohan Bopanna, reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final in doubles at the US Open.

2020: End of Season in Europe

In 2020, Shapovalov concluded the season with indoor tournaments in Europe, achieving a semi-final at the St. Petersburg Open but experiencing early losses in other tournaments, ultimately missing the ATP Finals.

2020: ATP Cup and Australian Open Performance

In 2020, Shapovalov played at the ATP Cup, securing wins against Tsitsipas and Zverev, leading Canada to the quarter-finals. He also competed in the Australian Open but faced an early exit in the first round.

2020: Began Writing and Recording Music

In 2020, during the suspension of professional tennis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Denis Shapovalov began writing and experimenting with lyrics to record and he constructed his own in-home studio to produce his music.

2020: Flashback to Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz was the finalist in 2020.

January 2021: Uses Yonex VCore 95 racket

Since January 2021, Yonex has provided Denis Shapovalov with tennis rackets, and he has used the Yonex VCore 95 racket.

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December 2021: Jamie Delgado joined Shapovalov's team

In December 2021, Jamie Delgado joined Denis Shapovalov's team after five years of working with Andy Murray.

2021: Playing Style Philosophy

In 2021, Denis Shapovalov explained at a press conference that he prefers playing aggressively because winning ugly makes him uncomfortable, and when he feels good and everything flows, he believes it's very hard to outplay him.

2021: Tour Final Appearances

In 2021, Denis Shapovalov made two more tour final appearances.

2022: Post US Open Tournaments

Following the 2022 US Open, Denis Shapovalov played at the Korea Open, reaching the final, and the Japan Open, reaching the semi-finals. He also reached the final of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, resulting in him moving back into the top 20 in the rankings.

2022: Delgado association ended

In 2022, Denis Shapovalov ended his association with Delgado after the Italian Open, opting to go with frequent Davis Cup teammate Peter Polansky as a full-time coach after Polansky initially joined Shapovalov's coaching team on a temporary basis.

2022: Félix Auger-Aliassime World No. 6 Ranking

In 2022, Félix Auger-Aliassime reached a world ranking of No. 6.

2022: Australian Open Quarterfinal and Subsequent Tournaments

In 2022, Shapovalov reached the quarter-final of the Australian Open, losing to Rafael Nadal in five sets. He then participated in several tournaments, including Rotterdam Open, Qatar Open, Dubai Tennis Championships, and Indian Wells Masters, with varying results.

2022: Davis Cup Finals Win

In 2022, Shapovalov, along with Auger-Aliassime and Pospisil, secured Canada's first Davis Cup Finals win, defeating Australia in the final after wins against Germany and Italy.

2022: Australian Open

The 2023 Wimbledon was his first Major fourth round since the 2022 Australian Open.

February 2023: Dallas Open and Delray Beach Open

In February 2023, Shapovalov participated in the Dallas Open and the Delray Beach Open as a seeded player, facing early exits in both tournaments.

July 20, 2023: Engaged to Mirjam Bjorklund

On July 20, 2023, Denis Shapovalov and Mirjam Bjorklund got engaged.

2023: 2023 Season Start: Adelaide and Australian Open

In 2023, Shapovalov started the season at the Adelaide International 1, reaching the quarter-finals. As the 20th seed at the Australian Open in 2023, he made it to the third round.

2023: 2023 Grass Court Season and Injury

In 2023, Shapovalov's grass court season included early exits at the BOSS Open and Halle Open. He reached the fourth round at Wimbledon, his first Major fourth round since the 2022 Australian Open, but withdrew from later tournaments due to a knee injury, ending his 2023 season early.

2023: 2023 Clay Court Season

In 2023, during the clay-court season, Shapovalov reached the third round of the Barcelona Open and the French Open, but was defeated in the second round of the Madrid Open. At the French Open, it was the first time he made it to the third round.

2024: Belgrade Open Title

In 2024, Shapovalov won his second ATP Tour title at the Belgrade Open, five years after his first title.

2024: Citi DC Open Quarterfinal Run

In 2024, at the Citi DC Open in Washington, Shapovalov reached the quarterfinals as a wildcard, improving his ranking significantly.

February 2025: Won 2025 Dallas Open

In February 2025, Denis Shapovalov won the Dallas Open, defeating top players such as Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Casper Ruud, and it was the biggest title of his career thus far. He returned to the top 35 moving 22 spots up in the singles rankings.

2025: Current Through 2025 Australian Open

As of 2025, the information is current through the 2025 Australian Open.

2025: Lost in Second Round of Australian Open

In 2025, Denis Shapovalov lost in the second round of the Australian Open.

2025: 2025 Season Start

In 2025, Shapovalov started the season at the ATP Hong Kong Tennis Open, losing in the first round. At the Adelaide International, he secured his first win of the season.