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 reached a career-high ranking of world No. 10 in singles in September 2020. He has three ATP Tour singles titles to his name. His best Grand Slam result came at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships, where he advanced to the semifinals. Shapovalov also achieved a doubles ranking of world No. 44 in February 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1932: Lionel Conacher Award Inception

The Lionel Conacher Award, which Denis Shapovalov won in 2017, was established in 1932 to recognize Canada's male athlete of the year.

1989: Youngest Player to Reach US Open Fourth Round

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

1990: Three Canadian men reached the quarter-finals of an ATP Tour tournament together

In 1990, at the Open 13, Denis Shapovalov snapped his three-match losing streak after fending off Marin Čilić in three sets in the second round to reach the quarter-finals and join Félix Auger-Aliassime and Vasek Pospisil, making it the first time three Canadian men had reached the quarter-finals of an ATP Tour tournament together since 1990.

2005: Youngest Top-30 Player Since Gasquet

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

September 2015: US Open Junior Success

In September 2015, at the US Open, Denis Shapovalov qualified in singles and made it to the third round. In doubles, he won the title with 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.

2015: US Open Doubles Title

In 2015, Denis Shapovalov won the doubles title at the US Open with Félix Auger-Aliassime as a junior player.

July 2016: G1 Singles Title and Wimbledon Junior Title

In July 2016, Denis Shapovalov captured his first G1 singles title in Roehampton. A week later, he won a junior Grand Slam singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.

2016: Adriano Fuorivia coached Shapovalov to his 2016 Wimbledon boys' singles title

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

2016: Wimbledon Junior Title

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

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 his performance at the US Open.

2017: Top 100 Ranking and 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, becoming the youngest player ever to reach the semi-final of an ATP Masters 1000 tournament at the age of 18.

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 on the ATP Tour. That same year, he was also awarded the Lionel Conacher Award as Canada's male athlete of the year, making him the second tennis player to have won the award since its inception.

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: First ATP Title and Paris Masters Finals

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.

2019: Davis Cup Finals

In the 2019 Davis Cup Finals, Denis Shapovalov and Vasek Pospisil led Canada to its first-ever Davis Cup final.

February 24, 2020: Career-High Doubles Ranking

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

September 2020: Re-entered the top 10 in rankings

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: Career-High ATP Ranking

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

2020: Grand Slam Quarter-Final and Italian Open Semi-Final

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, taking him to his career-high ranking of world No. 10.

2021: Wimbledon Semifinals

In 2021, Denis Shapovalov had his best Grand Slam performance at the Wimbledon Championships, reaching the semifinals.

2022: Auger-Aliassime World Ranking

In 2022, Félix Auger-Aliassime reached world No. 6, making him the second highest-ranked Canadian singles male player in history.

2025: Won the 2025 Dallas Open

In February 2025, Denis Shapovalov won the Dallas Open, defeating Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, and Casper Ruud. This was the biggest title of his career up to that point. On February 10, 2025 as a result, he returned to the top 35 in singles rankings moving up 22 spots.