World No. 30 Canadian Denis Shapovalov has defeated Japan`s Kei Nishikori, currently ranked 64th in the ATP, with a commanding score of 6-1, 6-4 in their second-round clash at the Madrid tournament.
The match was a swift affair, lasting just 1 hour and 5 minutes. This encounter also leveled their head-to-head record, which now stands at 2-2.
Match Statistics:
| Shapovalov | Nishikori | |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 4 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 0 |
| Breaks Won | 3 | 0 |
| Total Points Won | 55 | 36 |
Shapovalov`s next opponent will be determined by the outcome of the match between Australia`s Alex De Minaur and Italy`s Lorenzo Sonego.
Rupert Hartwell