By Canadian Press

Canada’s Shapovalov upset by Denmark’s Rune in first round of French Open

May 24, 2022 | 7:20 AM

PARIS — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov has been bounced from the French Open.

The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., lost to Denmark’s Holger Rune 6-3, 6-1, 7-6 (4) in the Grand Slam tournament’s first round.

Shapovalov was the 14th seed headed into the clay-court event and Rune was unseeded.

It was the first time the 23-year-old Shapovalov played the 19-year-old Rune, who is ranked 40th in the world.

Shapovalov had six aces to Rune’s none in the match Tuesday, but the teenager was dominant in virtually all other categories.

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

Rune had a better win percentages on first and second serve, he took five of nine break points, and won 64 service points to Shapovalov’s 46. 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2022.

The Canadian Press