Shapovalov Storms into Mexican Open Semifinals with Thrilling Victory over Giron

Denis Shapovalov, the ninth-seeded Canadian tennis player, secured a hard-fought victory over American Marcus Giron in the Mexican Open quarterfinals on Thursday. Despite dropping the first set 6-4, Shapovalov displayed resilience, battling back to win the second and third sets 6-3 and 6-2 respectively. The match extended for two hours and ten minutes.

Shapovalov's triumph marked his eighth consecutive win, including his recent title victory at the Dallas Open earlier this month. His dominance was evident in his superior second-serve point win percentage, which stood at 68% compared to Giron's 34%. This win also marked Shapovalov's first victory over Giron after two previous losses.

Following a grueling rally, Shapovalov's sharp cross-court backhand secured a crucial break in the third set, prompting him to playfully lift his ear towards the cheering crowd. Shapovalov now awaits the outcome of the quarterfinal match between 19-year-old Mexican Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez and Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who will be his opponent in the semifinals.