Canada’s Denis Shapovalov will not advance at the Paris Masters after he was unable to continue in his first-round match against Russia’s Karen Khachanov on Monday.
The Richmond Hill, Ontario, native retired from the match while leading 4-1 in the third set. The set score stood at 3-6, 7-6 (6) at that point. Shapovalov appeared to be dealing with a leg or groin injury.
Match statistics
Shapovalov finished with eight aces and five double faults. He broke on two of his three opportunities.
Davis Cup commitment
Shapovalov is part of Canada’s team for the eight-nation Davis Cup knockout tournament. Canada opens against Czechia on 24 November in Bologna, Italy.