Shapovalov Upsets 3rd-Seeded Paul To Reach Dallas Open Final, Will Face World No. 5 Ruud | CBC Sports

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Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the final of the ATP Dallas Open with an upset win over third-seeded American Tommy Paul on Saturday.

Richmond Hill, Ont., native had 6 aces in 7-5, 6-3 semifinal winThe Canadian Press

· Posted: Feb 09, 2025 7:39 AM EST | Last Updated: 3 hours ago

Canada’s Denis Shapovalov acknowledges the crowd after defeating Tommy Paul of the United States in the men’s singles semifinals at the Dallas Open on Saturday. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the final of the ATP Dallas Open with an upset win over third-seeded American Tommy Paul on Saturday.

The Richmond Hill, Ont., player defeated Paul 7-5, 6-3 in the 90-minute semifinal singles showdown, two days after upsetting the top-seeded Taylor Fritz 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (2).

The Canadian had six aces and four double faults, compared to Paul’s two aces and no double faults.

Shapovalov won two of three break points, while Paul went 0-for-3. Shapovalov’s winning percentage on first serves was 77 per cent and he won 21 points while receiving.

The Canadian will face second-seeded Casper Ruud of Norway in the final. Rudd narrowly defeated Jaume Munar of Spain 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (4) in the other semifinal.