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Denis Shapovalov Defeats Nicolas Jarry 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 in Wimbledon First Round

Jul 1, 2024, 12:03 PM

Denis Shapovalov, the 2021 Wimbledon semifinalist, secured a significant victory against the 19th seed Nicolas Jarry in the first round of Wimbledon. Shapovalov won the match in straight sets with scores of 6-1, 7-5, 6-4. This victory marks Shapovalov's second top 20 win of 2024, indicating positive progress in his season after struggling in recent years. Shapovalov, who entered the tournament on a protected ranking, celebrated his win by eating some grass on the court. He advances to the second round and is healthy again.