Denis Shapovalov showed he is ready to challenge for the Wimbledon title by booking his first grand slam semi-final with a five-set win over Karen Khachanov. His biggest test is now to come as he faces world number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the last four on Friday. He is one of two men who made it through to the last eight that have won the junior title. After squandering three more break points, he finally won his fourth when Khachanov drifted a forehand long, allowing him to serve it out. "It was super tough, especially in the fifth, missing those break points and then having the craziest game of my life," Shapovalov said in his on-court interview.

Source: Irish Independent July 07, 2021 15:56 UTC