Canada’s Denis Shapovalov advanced to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International Tennis Tournament, defeating Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday in Adelaide, Australia.
The Richmond Hill, Ont., native fired seven aces, won 84 per cent of first-serve points and converted on four of his 11 break point chances.
Meanwhile, Safiullin was good for his lone break point opportunity and had three aces to three double faults in the one-hour, 21-minute match.
The two last played one another on Jan. 7, 2022, in the semifinals of the ATP Cup.
Shapovalov will next play the winner between top seed Novak Djokovic and Quentin Halys.
WATCH | Shapovalov defeats Safiullin in Adelaide:
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Seventh seed Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., defeats Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the Adelaide International 1.
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