Superb Shapovalov Ends Monfils' London Bid

Denis Shapovalov ended Gael Monfils’ Nitto ATP Finals qualification hopes on Friday, beating the Frenchman 6-2, 6-2 at the Rolex Paris Masters.

In front of a passionate French crowd at the AccorHotels Arena, the 20-year-old dropped just two points behind his first serve (23/25) to overcome the two-time Paris runner-up after 59 minutes. Shapovalov has won eight of nine matches during the European indoor swing, building on an impressive run to his maiden ATP Tour crown at the Intrum Stockholm Open two weeks ago.

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Shapovalov’s victory denies Monfils a second appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals in London. The 2016 qualifier needed to reach the semi-finals in the French capital to claim the eighth and final qualification spot. Matteo Berrettini completes the field at the elite eight-man event to be held from 10-17 November at The O2.

Shapovalov improves to 4-0 in ATP Masters 1000 quarter-finals after levelling his FedEx ATP Head2Head series against Monfils at 1-1. The Canadian will attempt to reach his first final at the level when he meets Rafael Nadal or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Saturday. Shapovalov owns 1-1 FedEx ATP Head2Head records against both potential semi-final opponents.

Monfils ends his ATP Tour season with a 37-18 record. The 33-year-old lifted his eighth ATP Tour title at the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam and also reached semi-finals in Montreal, Vienna, Dubai and Sofia.

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