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Denis Shapovalov loses to Czech Vit Kopriva in surprise Swiss Open upset

Jul 22, 2021 | 11:54 AM

GSTAAD, Switzerland — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov was beaten in an upset loss at the Swiss Open Thursday.

Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic topped the No. 10-ranked Shapovalov 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 by in the second round in Gstaad.

It was the first career meeting between the 22-year-old from Richmond Hill, Ont., and Kopriva, No. 249 in the ATP rankings.

It’s a disappointing result for the Canadian, who fell to Novak Djokovic in the semifinals at Wimbledon earlier this month.