Denis Shapovalov – ATP #23 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Denis Shapovalov - ATP #23 Tennis Player
Denis Shapovalov
CAN Age: 26 (15-04-1999)
Hand: Left
Highest ranked: 10
ATP
#23
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
26 - 22
54.2% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Denis Shapovalov executes at 45.6% on break chances. Holds the 23 position in the ATP rankings. Furthermore, he dominates clutch moments winning 41.7% of pressure points on return. On return, he breaks at a solid 25.4% rate in return games. Areas for improvement include that he defends only 60.2% of breakpoints faced and gives away 0.50 double faults per game. Hasn't competed for 46 days.

Denis Shapovalov - Career History

Denis Shapovalov is a professional tennis player who competes for Canada on the ATP Tour, currently holding a world ranking of No. 23. He plays left-handed. His best ranking to date is No. 10. His professional career started in 2014.

In 2025, Shapovalov triumphed with two titles, winning Dallas and Los Cabos. Denis Shapovalov also reached two semifinals. Hard results: 23-14. He capitalized on pressure points with 42% success while returning, put immediate pressure winning 32% against first serves, and powered through with 0.6 aces per game.

Denis Shapovalov won the title at Belgrade 2 in 2024. Competing on hard: 15-14. On clay: 5-6. He collected 2 wins against top-20 opponents. He dominated on first serve with 77% points won, showed resilience saving 67% breakpoints when threatened, and delivered when it mattered with 65% pressure points won serving.

Denis Shapovalov's 2023 campaign was limited to 24 matches. Hard results: 6-5. Shapovalov commanded 75% of points on first serve, clutched under pressure converting 41% of break chances, and broke down first serves at 31% clip.

Shapovalov's 2022 season featured finals at Seoul and Vienna, also reaching semifinals at Dubai and Tokyo plus four quarterfinals, including Australian Open and Rome. Competing on hard: 28-16. He dominated on first serve with 77% points won, showed resilience saving 65% breakpoints when threatened, and recorded 0.6 aces per service game.

The Canadian advanced to finals at Geneva and Stockholm, also reaching semifinals at Dubai, Wimbledon, and Queen's Club plus four quarterfinals during 2021. He cracked the top 10 for the first time in his career. He dominated on grass with a 8-3 record. He went 7-6 on clay. Competing on hard: 15-13. He excelled with 77% success on first serve, held firm saving 70% of breakpoints faced, and powered through with 0.7 aces per game.

Denis Shapovalov reached semifinals at Rome and St. Petersburg plus quarterfinals at US Open, Auckland, and Marseille in 2020. This brought a new career-high of No. 11. Competing on hard: 12-13. He used the ace as a weapon with 0.7 per game, won a strong 75% behind the first serve, and defended brilliantly at 64% break points saved.

Shapovalov won the title at Stockholm, also reaching the final at Paris plus three semifinals, including Miami in 2019. He broke into the top 20. Hard results: 31-16. Shapovalov defended brilliantly at 65% break points saved, dominated on first serve with 76% points won, and used the ace as a weapon with 0.7 per game.

The Canadian faced difficulties in 2018. A new career peak of No. 23 followed. Competing on clay: 7-5. On hard: 24-18. He excelled with 76% success on first serve, held firm saving 64% of breakpoints faced, and powered through with 0.6 aces per game.

2017 was a standout year for Denis Shapovalov. He broke into the top 50. He won three titles at Canada F1, Gatineau Challenger, and Drummondville Challenger. He also reached the final at Guadalajara Challenger. Season record: 30-11. Results on hard: 27-6. He won 76% on first serve, averaged 0.39 double faults per game, and saved 64% of break points.

Denis Shapovalov developed through Futures tournaments in 2016. He won three titles at USA F5, USA F12, and USA F14. Additional semifinals at USA F15, Gatineau Challenger, and Drummondville Challenger. Record: 31-14. Across surfaces: clay 16-5, hard 15-9. He won 50% on second serve return, won 74% on first serve, and averaged 0.55 aces per game.

Denis Shapovalov gained ranking points at Futures level in 2015. He reached the semifinal at USA F33. Season record: 5-6. He won 50% on second serve.

Denis Shapovalov Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Denis Shapovalov

What is Denis Shapovalov's record by surface?

Over his career at ATP level, Denis Shapovalov holds a record of 163-118 (58.0%) on hard, 35-37 (48.6%) on clay, and 20-23 (46.5%) on grass. In the last 52 weeks: 23-14 (62.2%) on hard, 2-5 (28.6%) on clay, and 1-3 (25.0%) on grass at ATP level.

How many titles has Denis Shapovalov won?

Denis Shapovalov has won five ATP tour-level titles all on hard.

What is Denis Shapovalov's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, he holds a 5-5 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Denis Shapovalov has posted a 26-22 record (54.2% win rate). His last match was 6 weeks ago.

How many aces does Denis Shapovalov serve per match?

Denis Shapovalov serves an average of 7.9 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with his career average of 8.2.

How does Denis Shapovalov perform against top-ranked opponents?

In the last 52 weeks, Denis Shapovalov is 3-4 (42.9%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 4-7 (36.4%). Against Top 50 opponents: 8-14 (36.4%). Over his career: 14-32 (30.4%) against Top 10 opponents. Against Top 20 opponents: 32-56 (36.4%). Against Top 50 opponents: 99-118 (45.6%).