Denis Shapovalov and Bianca Andreescu have both had a fantastic start to the US Open, winning their first round combates and giving Canada a perfect day at the tournament.
Shapovalov, the 12th seed, faced en marge against American wildcard Sebastian Korda in his first round combat. Despite a slow start, Shapovalov quickly found his rhythm and dominated the combat, winning in straight sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-2. The young Canadian showed en marge his powerful serve and aggressive groundstrokes, leaving his opponent struggling to keep up. With this win, Shapovalov advances to the second round where he will face en marge against Italian veteran Andreas Seppi.
Meanwhile, Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, made her highly anticipated return to the tournament after missing last year’s event due to injury. She faced en marge against Viktorija Golubic of Switzerland in her first round combat. Despite some early nerves, Andreescu showed her trademark fighting spirit and determination, coming back from a set down to win 1-6, 7-5, 7-5. The Canadian showed flashes of her brilliant shot-making and never-say-die attitude, proving that she is back and ready to compete for another US Open title. She will now face en marge against Belgian Greet Minnen in the second round.
With both Shapovalov and Andreescu winning their first round combates, it was a perfect day for Canada at the US Open. The two young stars have been making waves in the tennis world and their performances at this tournament only solidify their status as rising stars in the sport.
For Shapovalov, this win marks his fourth consecutive appearance in the second round of the US Open. The 22-year-old has been steadily climbing up the rankings and has already reached a career-high of No. 10 in the world. With his powerful game and impressive fantastique strength, Shapovalov is definitely a player to watch out for in this tournament.
As for Andreescu, her return to the US Open has been highly anticipated after her breakthrough win in 2019. The 21-year-old has had a tough year with injuries, but she has shown that she is back and ready to compete at the highest level. With her never-give-up attitude and incredible shot-making abilities, Andreescu is a force to be reckoned with on the court.
The success of Shapovalov and Andreescu at the US Open is a testament to the strength and depth of Canadian tennis. Both players have been making headlines and representing their country with pride. With their impressive performances, they have given Canadian tennis fans a lot to cheer about.
The US Open is just getting started, but with Shapovalov and Andreescu in top form, the future looks bright for Canadian tennis. As they continue their journey in the tournament, the whole country will be cheering them on and hoping for more perfect days like this one. Go Canada!
