Chinese tennis player Yibing Wu defeated Canadian Denis Shapovalov 7-6(1), 6-4 after 1h35 minutes of play in the second round of the ATP 250 series in Dallas. The world number 97 will face either Jordan Thompson or Adrian Mannarino.
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Yibing Wu He is having his best moments riding the wave of Chinese tennis and reaching the Top 100 in the world ranking. Last season he became the champion Challengers from Orlando, Rome and Indianapolis. In addition, he played the final Zagreb and Seoul. In addition, he took the title on the ITF circuit M15 Orange Park. On the other hand, it passed the requirements US Open and reached the second wheel. The year 2023 started with a loss Adelaide and in the first Australiawhen he finished Cleveland. In Dallas, he debuted with a win Michael Mmoh.
Denis Shapovalov He is a bit far from his best version that saw him in the Top Ten in 2020. However, the Canadian continues to fight and is dangerous for anyone on the track. Last season, his best result was the final Vienna ATP 500 and Seoul ATP 250. In addition, he reached the semi-finals Dubai and Tokyo. He became the champion in teams Canada from ATP Cup and Davis cup. His year 2023 started with the quarterfinals Adelaide and the third round Australian Open.
Wu takes it in stride
Yibing Wu and Denis Shapovalov faced each other in the round of 16 Dallas ATP 250.
Fast, mobile and aggressive, the Chinese began to command with his right and best weapons to break the numbers. Then, when he was down, the Canadian reacted, seized the initiative and recovered to level the scores. Later services dominated and it was decided in the semi-final. There, at the dam, Wu forced his way past 7-6(1) and 1h35m.
Again, Yibing broke serve at the beginning of the second set and made it 2-0. Far from losing focus, Shapovalov recovered and seemed to respond. However, with ease, precision and hierarchy, the Chinese broke again and won the points. Despite being pushed from behind by the Canadian, Wu was notable for striking 7-6(1), 6-4 and 1h35m.
