Denis Shapovalov: ‘Roger Federer is my role model, I want to reach Wimbledon final’

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17-year-old Denis Shapovalov had impressed everyone on Monday, in Toronto in his three-set win against the world no. 19 Nick Kyrgios. The Canadian’s mental toughness was reminiscent of Federer, something that’s not surprising since he regards the Swiss as his inspiration.

‘Roger Federer was the player I modeled myself after,’ said Shapovalov, a Muscovite by birth, who’s now a naturalized Canadian. ‘I was always looking to play aggressively and come forward, but also to act like him on the court, to be professional. …

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