MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Denis Shapovalov upset an out-of-sorts Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(5) 6-3 in broiling warmth to achieve his first Australian Open quarter-final on Sunday.
The Canadian lefthander was magnificent in opposition to the German third seed, incomes one of his largest profession victories at Margaret Court Arena.
Shapovalov blew a match level with a wild forehand into the tramlines however wrapped up the match when Zverev netted beneath strain.
The 14th seed will meet Rafa Nadal for a spot within the semi-finals.
(Reporting by Ian Ransom in Melbourne; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
