Canadian Denis Shapovalov knocks off Jeremy Chardy to advance to Dubai semifinals

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov is heading to the semifinals of the Dubai Championships after beating France’s Jeremy Chardy 7-5, 6-4 today.

The third-seeded Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., was dominant on serve. He won 93 per cent of points (26-of-28) when he got his first serve in and 82 per cent (18-of-22) on second serve.

Shapovalov, ranked 12th in the world, never faced a break point. Chardy, the world No. 53, was 0-for-2 when facing break point.

The Canadian is now 3-0 lifetime against Chardy.