ATP Dubai Open 2021: Denis Shapovalov vs Lloyd Harris-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Dubai Open 2021: Denis Shapovalov vs Lloyd Harris-Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Denis Shapovalov and Lloyd Harris

Denis Shapovalov will take on Lloyd Harris in the Semifinals of the Dubai Open 2021. Shapovalov is currently the World no.12 on the ATP rankings and Harris is the World no.81. 

Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Dubai Open 2021
  • Match: Denis Shapovalov vs Lloyd Harris
  • Round: Semi Final 
  • Date: 19th March, 2021
  • Prize Money: $78,710
  • Venue: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard Court

Denis Shapovalov vs Lloyd Harris: Preview

Denis Shapovalov
Denis Shapovalov

Shapovalov, the third seed, is yet to drop a set in the competition so far. All his victories have been through some good decisive tennis played by the twenty-one year old Canadian. In the first round he had a bye owing to his seeding. In the second he got the better of Jan-Lennard Struff, 6-1 6-3.

The third round saw him defeat Hubert Hurkacz 6-4 6-3. In the Quarter Finals he beat veteran Frenchman Jérémy Chardy 7-5 6-4. His semifinal opponent is the rising tennis star from South Africa Lloyd Harris. Harris had to come through two qualifiers to reach the main draw here. In the main draw, his biggest victory was against Dominic Thiem in the second round of the tournament.

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The top seed was taken down in straight sets, 6-3 6-4, by Harris. In the third round he beat the 14th seed Filip Krajinović. In his Quarterfinal match he squared off against Kei Nishikori. Nishikori was back to a little bit of form before this, but couldn’t hold off Harris who won 6-1 3-6 6-3. 

Denis Shapovalov vs Lloyd Harris: Head-to-Head

Lloyd Harris
Lloyd Harris

These two have never met on the tour before, so the head to head stands at 0-0. 

Denis Shapovalov vs Lloyd Harris: Prediction 

Denis Shapovalov
Denis Shapovalov

Shapovalov is serving like a dream here at the Dubai Open, add to that his whiplash like backhand, and consistent forehand and you get a recipe for success. Harris himself has a big booming serve, and a powerful forehand, but he lacks experience and guile. But this match can go either way, as the two players are not separated by much. 

Match Prediction: Denis Shapovalov will beat Lloyd Harris in three sets. 

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