Shapovalov eliminated at Geneva Open after second-round loss to Ivashka
May 18, 2022 | 1:45 PM
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GENEVA — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov was eliminated from the Geneva Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-3 loss to Ilya Ivashka of Belarus in the second round.
Ivashka had eight break point chances against Shapovalov, and converted two of them. The Belarusian saved the only break-point chance he faced.
Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., was seeded third at the tournament and had a bye in the first round.
The Canadian had nine aces in the match but didn’t get opportunities to shift momentum in a largely even match.
