Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Shapovalov's Streak Ends in Thrilling Mexican Open Semifinal

3/1/2025

32 7

Summary

Story summary

In a gripping semifinal at the Mexican Open, Canadian Denis Shapovalov's impressive eight-match winning streak came to an end as he fell to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (1). After 2 hours and 18 minutes of intense play, Davidovich Fokina advanced to the final, where he will face Tomas Machac, while Shapovalov sets his sights on climbing the ATP rankings.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a gripping semifinal at the Mexican Open, Canadian Denis Shapovalov's impressive eight-match winning streak came to an end as he fell to Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (1). After 2 hours and 18 minutes of intense play, Davidovich Fokina advanced to the final, where he will face Tomas Machac, while Shapovalov sets his sights on climbing the ATP rankings.