Canada's Denis Shapovalov celebrates during a men's singles semifinal tennis match against Norway's Casper Ruud at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open tennis tournament in Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Magnus Lejhall/TT via AP)

By The Canadian Press

Canada’s Shapovalov advances with win over Giron at Swiss Indoors

Oct 21, 2025 | 1:01 PM

BASEL — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Swiss Indoors tennis tournament with a 6-7 (3), 6-0, 7-6 (4) win over Marcos Giron of the United States on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., overcame five double-faults with 13 aces and converted five of his eight break-point chances.

Giron was not as opportunistic, as he only broke Shapovalov twice on seven opportunities.

Shapovalov, who is coming off a run to the semifinals at the Stockholm Open last week, improved his career record against Giron to 2-3.

The ninth seed in Basel will next face lucky loser Valentin Royer of France. Shapovalov defeated Royer earlier this year in the second round of the U.S. Open.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2025.

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