Novak Djokovic to debut against Shapovalov at Shanghai Masters

Denis Shapovalov defeated France's Tiafoe 6-4, 6-2 at Shanghai Masters on Monday, setting up a second-round encounter with defending champion, vak Djokovic. first game of match stretched to 15 minutes before Tiafoe held serve, but Shapovalov eventually took control with a break in first set and two more in second.

RE: Djokovic Secures A Win Against Pouille, Reaches Semi-finals

Denis Shapovalov on his match with Tiafoe

" start of match was really important and I was trying to step up from first game," Shapovalov said.

"I think first game helped me find a rhythm on his serve."Djokovic Enters Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships Final

RE: Djokovic Enters Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships Final

36th-ranked Shapovalov played top-ranked Djokovic on two previous occasions, with both matches taking place this year. He took Djokovic to four sets in third round of Australian Open, but only won four games in second round at Rome Masters. "He's beaten me twice so re's t much for me to lose, so I'll just go out re and enjoy myself," Shapovalov said.

"I'll go out re and give it all I have. "It's going to be a tough one, but I have a great game and I think I have a chance to beat him." he ded.

RE: Roger Federer's Epic Response To A Fan's Demand For "motivation"

Shapovalov speaks about Hurricane Dorian

A Canian citizen, Shapovalov was born in Israel and is currently a resident of Bahamas. He said he hasn't been back home since Hurricane Dorian devastated islands in August. "Obviously it's terrible what has happened to Bahamas," he said, ding his home didn't sustain much dam. "I'm going to try to see what I can do to give back." Fellow Canian Vasek Pospisil upset 14th-seeded Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 7-6 (2), 6-2 in ar first-round match. 10th-seeded Fabio Fognini of Italy faced little resistance from American Sam Querrey in a 6-4, 6-2 victory. Andy Murray, playing on a wildcard, faces Argentine qualifier Juan Ignacio Londero in Monday's first night match.

RE: Naomi Osaka Sweeps Into China Open Final On Just Two Hours' Sleep