Denis Shapovalov Triumphs Over Lorenzo Sonego in Shanghai Masters Opener

The Canadian player secures his 200th career win and advances to face American Ben Shelton in the second round.

Shapovalov defeated Italy's Lorenzo Sonego 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.
This victory marks Shapovalov's 200th career win on the ATP Tour.
The 25-year-old Canadian now holds a 2-1 career record against Sonego, who is ranked 50th in the world.
Shapovalov, ranked 101st globally, will compete against 16th seed Ben Shelton from the United States in the second round.
Fellow Canadian Gabriel Diallo lost his opening match, while Felix Auger-Aliassime is set to play Alexandre Muller next.