History of Denis Shapovalov in Timeline
Denis Shapovalov is a Canadian professional tennis player, reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 in 2020. He's secured four ATP Tour singles titles and reached the semifinals of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. He also achieved a doubles ranking of No. 44. Shapovalov stands as the third highest-ranked Canadian male singles player in history, following Milos Raonic and Félix Auger-Aliassime. He is also a rapper.
1932: Inception of the Lionel Conacher Award
The Lionel Conacher Award, which Denis Shapovalov won in 2017, was established in 1932 to recognize Canada's male athlete of the year.
1989: Michael Chang's US Open Performance
In 1989, Michael Chang was the youngest player to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Denis Shapovalov.
1990: Canadian Quarter-Finalists
In 1990, for the first time since then, three Canadian men reached the quarter-finals of an ATP Tour tournament.
April 15, 1999: Denis Shapovalov Born
On April 15, 1999, Denis Viktorovich Shapovalov was born. He is a Canadian professional tennis player and rapper.
2005: Youngest Top-30 Player Since Richard Gasquet
In 2005, Richard Gasquet was the youngest top-30 player since Denis Shapovalov in 2018.
2009: ATP Category Introductions
Since the category introductions in 2009, Shapovalov became the fourth player with three top-10 wins in an 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: ITF G4 Titles in San José
In July 2014, Denis Shapovalov won both the singles and doubles titles at the ITF G4 in San José.
September 2015: US Open Junior Title
In September 2015, at the US Open, Denis Shapovalov qualified in singles, made it to the third round, and won the doubles title with Félix Auger-Aliassime.
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 Semi-Finals
In March 2016, Denis Shapovalov reached the semi-finals of the Challenger Banque Nationale de Drummondville.
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, where he also won the doubles title.
May 2016: French Open Junior Performance
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
In July 2016, Denis Shapovalov captured his first G1 singles title in Roehampton and won a junior Grand Slam singles title at the Wimbledon Championships, also reaching the doubles final with Félix Auger-Aliassime.
July 2016: ATP Main Draw Appearance and Rogers Cup Upset
In July 2016, Denis Shapovalov was awarded a wildcard for the tournament in Washington, marking his first ATP main draw appearance. He was then awarded a wildcard for the Rogers Cup, where he upset Nick Kyrgios to win his first tour-level match.
2016: Wimbledon Boys' Singles Title
In 2016, Adriano Fuorivia coached Shapovalov to his Wimbledon boys' singles title.
2016: Wimbledon Championships Junior Title
In 2016, Denis Shapovalov won the singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.
2016: Milos Raonic Ranked World No. 3
In 2016, Milos Raonic achieved a world ranking of No. 3, making him the highest-ranked Canadian singles male player in history at the time.
2016: BioSteel Sponsorship
Since 2016, 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 for unsportsmanlike behavior after unintentionally hitting the chair umpire with a ball, resulting in 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.
2017: Top 100 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 18.
2017: Rogers Cup Semi-Final Breakthrough
In 2017, Denis Shapovalov experienced his ATP World Tour semi-final breakthrough at the Rogers Cup.
2017: Yonex Sponsorship
In 2017, Yonex began providing Shapovalov with tennis rackets.
2017: Martin Laurendeau Joins Coaching Team
In early 2017, Martin Laurendeau joined Shapovalov to polish his one-handed backhand motion and help him drive through the shot.
2017: Inspiration from G-Eazy
Shapovalov has credited G-Eazy with inspiring him to develop his interest in writing rap music beginning in 2017.
2018: 2018 Season
In 2018, Denis Shapovalov began his season at the Brisbane International where he lost in the first round in both singles and doubles. At the ASB Classic, he won in the opening round but lost in the second. At the Australian Open, Shapovalov won his first round match, but lost in the next round.
2018: Madrid Open Semi-Final
In 2018, Denis Shapovalov had 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 Russian Interview
In 2018, Shapovalov gave his first interview in Russian to Russian Eurosport commentators.
2018: 2018 North American Summer Hard Court Swing
In 2018, Shapovalov started off his North American summer hard court swing leading up to the US Open seeded 9th at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C., where he reached the quarter-finals. The following week Shapovalov returned home to Toronto and the Rogers Cup, where he was knocked out in the Round of 16. In his first appearance at the Cincinnati Masters on August 13, Shapovalov defeated fellow NextGen ATP up and comer Frances Tiafoe and frequent opponent Kyle Edmund, before going down in the Round of 16 to fellow countryman Milos Raonic.
2018: Nike US Open Collection
In 2018, Shapovalov was the face of Nike's US Open collection along with Sloane Stephens.
2018: Steckley Joins Coaching Team
In the fall of 2018, Shapovalov added Rob Steckley to his coaching team, replacing Laurendeau, who could no longer travel with them due to a back injury.
April 2019: Coaching Change
In April 2019, Rob Steckley confirmed the end of his association with Shapovalov. That same month, Shapovalov reunited with his junior coach, Adriano Fuorivia, who had previously coached him to his 2016 Wimbledon boys' singles title.
June 26, 2019: Relationship with Mirjam Björklund
On June 26, 2019, Shapovalov began a relationship with Swedish tennis player Mirjam Björklund.
August 2019: Youzhny Joins Coaching Team
In August 2019, Mikhail Youzhny was added to Shapovalov's coaching team as his new "shot selection" coach at the 2019 Winston-Salem Open. Youzhny helped Shapovalov develop his backhand slice, among other adjustments.
October 2019: First ATP Title at Stockholm Open
On 20 October 2019, Denis Shapovalov won his first ATP title at the Stockholm Open, defeating Filip Krajinović in straight sets.
2019: Stuttgart Open Doubles Final and Top 50 Doubles Ranking
In 2019, Denis Shapovalov and Rohan Bopanna reached their first doubles final at the Stuttgart Open, making Shapovalov the No. 1 Canadian doubles player and entering the top 50 in doubles after their quarter-final appearance at the Paris Masters.
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, finishing the year ranked No. 15.
2019: Rap Debut at Indian Wells
In 2019, at the Indian Wells Masters, Shapovalov debuted a sample of a rap he had written before his third-round match, fulfilling a request to perform for the crowd if he won. This sparked his interest in developing his musical talents.
February 2020: Achieved Career-High Doubles Ranking
In February 2020, Denis Shapovalov achieved his career-high doubles ranking of No. 44.
June 2020: IMG Representation
Since June 2020, Shapovalov has been represented by IMG.
August 2020: "Night Train" Single Release
In August 2020, Shapovalov, under the name "Shapo," debuted his first rap single, "Night Train," which reflects on his life as an athlete. The track honors the life he had lived as an athlete thus far, from developing during his childhood and overcoming those who had doubted him, to becoming a professional, which includes engaging with sponsors and contending with online critics, among other experiences.
September 2020: Achieved Career-High Ranking
In September 2020, Denis Shapovalov achieved his career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 by the ATP.
September 2020: Return to Top 10 Ranking
In September 2020, Denis Shapovalov re-entered the top 10 in rankings following a successful run at Wimbledon.
2020: US Open Doubles Quarter-Final
In 2020, Denis Shapovalov and Rohan Bopanna reached the quarter-final in doubles at the US Open.
2020: ATP Cup and Australian Open
In 2020, Denis Shapovalov competed at the ATP Cup in Brisbane, representing Team Canada. He had mixed results against players from Greece, Australia, and Germany. Shapovalov later participated in the ATP Auckland Open and the Australian Open, where he experienced an early exit.
2020: European Indoor Tournaments
In 2020, Denis Shapovalov participated in four indoor tournaments in Europe, with his best result being a semi-final appearance at the St. Petersburg Open. He faced challenges in other tournaments, leading to early defeats and missing the ATP Finals.
2020: Cincinnati Masters and US Open
In 2020, Denis Shapovalov participated in the Cincinnati Masters and the US Open, achieving his first major quarter-final at the latter. He defeated several opponents before losing to Pablo Carreño Busta in a five-set match. He and Bopanna also reached the Grand Slam doubles quarterfinal.
2020: 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 a career-high ranking of world No. 10.
2020: Music Production During Pandemic
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shapovalov began writing and experimenting with lyrics to record, constructing his own in-home studio to produce his music.
January 2021: Yonex VCore 95 Racket
Since January 2021, Shapovalov has used the Yonex VCore 95 racket.
December 2021: Delgado Joins Shapovalov's Team
In December 2021, Jamie Delgado joined Shapovalov's team after five years of working with Andy Murray.
2021: Tour Final Appearances
In 2021, Denis Shapovalov made two more tour final appearances.
2021: Wimbledon Semifinal
In 2021, Denis Shapovalov reached the semifinals of the Wimbledon Championships, marking his best Grand Slam performance.
2021: Aggressive Play Style
In 2021, Shapovalov discussed his aggressive playing style and the balance between making winners and unforced errors. He expressed that he feels most comfortable and performs best when he is playing an aggressive style of tennis.
2022: Wimbledon, US Open and Finals
In 2022, Denis Shapovalov competed at Wimbledon and the US Open, with third-round exits. He reached the final of the Korea Open and the semi-finals of the Japan Open, moving back into the top 20. He also reached the final in Vienna.
2022: Australian Open
In 2022, Denis Shapovalov reached the fourth round of a Major for the first time since the Australian Open.
2022: Australian Open Quarter-Final and Other Tournaments
In 2022, Denis Shapovalov reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Later he competed in other tournaments, including the Rotterdam Open, Qatar Open, and Dubai Tennis Championships, with varied results.
2022: Félix Auger-Aliassime Ranked World No. 6
In 2022, Félix Auger-Aliassime achieved a world ranking of No. 6.
February 2023: Dallas Open and Delray Beach Open
In February 2023, Denis Shapovalov played at the Dallas Open and the Delray Beach Open, where he lost in the second round.
July 20, 2023: Engagement
On July 20, 2023, Denis Shapovalov and Mirjam Björklund got engaged.
2023: Clay Court Season
In 2023, Denis Shapovalov competed in the Barcelona Open, Madrid Open and French Open during his clay-court season, reaching the third round of the French Open for the first time.
2023: Grass Court Season and Injury
In 2023, Denis Shapovalov participated in the BOSS Open and Halle Open during the grass court season. He reached the fourth round of Wimbledon before withdrawing from later tournaments due to a knee injury.
2023: Adelaide International and Australian Open
In 2023, Denis Shapovalov started his season at the Adelaide International 1, reaching the quarter-finals. He also competed at the Australian Open, reaching the third round.
2024: Citi DC Open
In 2024, Denis Shapovalov reached the quarterfinals of the Citi DC Open in Washington. As a result, he climbed back into the top 110.
2024: Belgrade Open Title
In 2024, Denis Shapovalov won his second ATP Tour title at the Belgrade Open, defeating Hamad Medjedovic in the final, five years after his first title.
February 2025: Dallas Open Victory
In February 2025, Shapovalov won the Dallas Open, marking the biggest title of his career at that point. He defeated top-10 players Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Casper Ruud en route to the championship, resulting in a significant rise in his singles ranking.
July 2025: Los Cabos Open Title
In July 2025, Shapovalov won his fourth title and second of the season at the Los Cabos Open, defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic in the final without dropping a set. This victory resulted in a return to the top 30 in the singles rankings on July 21, 2025.
September 9, 2025: Marriage
On September 9, 2025, Denis Shapovalov and Mirjam Björklund married.
2025: Current Status
As of the 2025 US Open, this information is current.
2025: Italian Open Upset
During the 2025 Italian Open, Shapovalov faced an unexpected defeat in his opening match. He was upset in straight sets by qualifier Vilius Gaubas.
2025: Early Season Losses
In 2025, Denis Shapovalov experienced early exits at several tournaments. He lost in the first round of the ATP Hong Kong Tennis Open to Kei Nishikori. At the Australian Open, he was defeated in the second round by Lorenzo Musetti.
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