Denis Shapovalov's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Denis Shapovalov.

Denis Shapovalov is a Canadian professional tennis player who achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 10 in September 2020. He has secured three ATP Tour singles titles. His best Grand Slam result was reaching the semifinals of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. In doubles, Shapovalov has reached a ranking of world No. 44 in February 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: Youngest Player to Reach US Open Fourth Round Since Michael Chang

In 2017, Shapovalov became the youngest player to reach the fourth round of the US Open since Michael Chang achieved the same feat in 1989.

1990: ATP Tour Quarter-Finals

In 1990, for the first time since that year, three Canadian men reached the quarter-finals of an ATP Tour tournament together. This included Shapovalov with Auger-Aliassime and Pospisil at the Open 13.

2005: Youngest Top-30 Player Since Gasquet

Following his performance at the Madrid Open in 2018, Shapovalov became the youngest top-30 player since Richard Gasquet in 2005.

2009: Comparison to other players

In February 2025, after winning the Dallas Open, Shapovalov was noted as the fourth player since 2009, after Dimitrov, del Potro and Kyrgios, to achieve three Top 10 wins in an ATP 250 or 500 event.

October 2013: First Junior Singles Title

In October 2013, 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: Won Singles and Doubles Titles in San José

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

September 2015: US Open Junior Performance and Doubles Title

In September 2015, at the US Open, Shapovalov qualified in singles and reached the third round. He also won the doubles title with partner Félix Auger-Aliassime.

October 2015: Junior Davis Cup Title for Canada

In October 2015, Shapovalov, along with 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, Shapovalov won his first professional doubles title at the ITF Futures in Pensacola.

2015: Won US Open Junior Doubles Title

In 2015, Shapovalov won his first junior Grand Slam title, the doubles title at the US Open, partnering with Félix Auger-Aliassime.

April 2016: Won Two Singles Titles and a Doubles Title

In April 2016, 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.

July 2016: G1 Singles Title and Wimbledon Junior Title

At the beginning of July 2016, Shapovalov captured his first G1 singles title after winning in Roehampton. A week later, Shapovalov became the third Canadian to win a junior Grand Slam singles title with a victory over Alex de Minaur at the Wimbledon Championships. He also reached the doubles final.

2016: Won Junior Wimbledon Singles Title

In 2016, Denis Shapovalov won the singles title at the Wimbledon Championships as a junior player.

2016: Fuorivia coached Shapovalov to Wimbledon title

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

September 11, 2017: Reached Career-High Ranking

On September 11, 2017, following his performance at the US Open, Denis Shapovalov reached his then career-high ATP ranking of world No. 51.

2017: Broke into Top 100 and reached Canadian Open Semi-Finals

In 2017, Denis Shapovalov broke into the top 100 for the first time after making the semi-finals of the Canadian Open and became the youngest player to reach the semi-final of an ATP Masters 1000 tournament.

2017: ATP Awards and Lionel Conacher Award

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

2018: Masters Semi-Final Appearance at Madrid Open

In 2018, 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.

October 2019: Won First ATP Title at Stockholm Open

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

2019: Davis Cup Finals Appearance

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

2019: Won First ATP Title and Reached Paris Masters Final

In 2019, 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 2020: Achieved Career-High Doubles Ranking

In February 2020, Denis Shapovalov achieved a doubles ranking of No. 44.

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: Top 10 Ranking Re-entry

In September 2020, Denis Shapovalov re-entered the top 10 in rankings following a successful run at Wimbledon.

2020: ATP Cup and Australian Open

In 2020, Denis Shapovalov competed at the ATP Cup, securing wins against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev, and contributing to Canada's advancement to the quarter-finals. He also participated in the Australian Open, where he faced an early exit in the first round against Márton Fucsovics.

2020: Cincinnati Masters and US Open

In 2020, Shapovalov participated in the Cincinnati Masters, where he won against Marin Čilić but lost to Jan-Lennard Struff. He then competed in the US Open, reaching his first major quarter-final after defeating David Goffin but losing to Pablo Carreño Busta in a five-set match.

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

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

2022: Davis Cup Finals Win

In 2022, Denis Shapovalov, alongside Félix Auger-Aliassime and Vasek Pospisil, secured Canada's first Davis Cup Finals win. The team triumphed over Australia in the finals, after previously defeating Germany and Italy.

2022: Ranked Behind Auger-Aliassime

In 2022, Shapovalov was the third-highest ranked Canadian singles male player behind Félix Auger-Aliassime, who was ranked world No. 6.

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: Shapovalov wins the 2025 Dallas Open

In February 2025, Denis Shapovalov won the Dallas Open, defeating Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Casper Ruud. This victory marked the biggest title of his career, and he re-entered the top 35 in singles rankings on February 10, 2025.