By Canadian Press

Canada’s Denis Shapovalov beats Norway’s Casper Ruud in final of Dallas Open

Feb 9, 2025 | 2:12 PM

DALLAS — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the final of the Dallas Open on Sunday.

Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., had a 13-5 edge in aces on his second-seeded opponent.

He needed one hour 40 minutes to complete the victory.

It was the third ATP Tour title of his career.

The unseeded Shapovalov upset top-seeded Taylor Fritz and third-seeded Tommy Paul en route to the final.

Shapovalov was ranked 54th in the world entering the ATP 500-level tournament.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 9, 2025.

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