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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 431

Denis Shapovalov

Canada's Denis Shapovalov acknowledges the crowd after being defeated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles semifinals match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
July 10, 2021, 9:39 am
Wimbledon breaking point: Israel-born Shapovalov rues letting Djokovic off hook
Canadian player given standing ovation as he leaves Centre Court, says he outplayed Serb in parts of semi-final but praises rival as an ‘incredible guy’
By Pirate IRWIN
Canada's Denis Shapovalov acknowledges the crowd after being defeated by Serbia's Novak Djokovic during the men's singles semifinals match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
July 9, 2021, 11:18 pm
Djokovic sweeps past Israeli-born Shapovalov in tight Wimbledon semifinal
Serb to meet Matteo Berrettini in final as he chases record-equalling 20th major championship; praises young opponent: ‘We’re going to see a lot of him in the future
By AFP
Denis Shapovalov celebrates after defeating Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during the men's singles fourth round match on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, on July 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
July 8, 2021, 7:43 pm
Rap game puts spin on rise of Israel-born Wimbledon semifinalist Shapovalov
Canadian star, who faces a tough challenge against defending champion Djokovich, is all about the beat, both on and off the court
By Pirate IRWIN
Canada's Denis Shapovalov reacts during the men's singles quarterfinals match against Russia's Karen Khachanov on day nine of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
July 7, 2021, 10:58 pm
Israeli-born Shapovalov advances to Wimbledon semifinal, will play Djokovic
‘Obviously he’s the best player in the world but I think anything is possible,’ Canadian tennis player says ahead of match against defending champ
By AFP and ToI Staff
Canada's Denis Shapovalov celebrates after defeating Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut during the men's singles fourth round match on day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, July 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
July 5, 2021, 9:44 pm
Israeli-born Denis Shapovalov rides streak into Wimbledon quarterfinals
22-year-old Canadian will next face 25th-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia for a place in the UK tournament’s last four
By AFP and ToI Staff
Diego Schwartzman practicing in Buenos Aires, February 1, 2017. (Gabriel Rossi/LatinContent/Getty Images)
September 21, 2020, 11:51 am
Jewish tennis whiz beats Nadal to advance to Italian Open finals
Diego Schwartzman, who also downed Israel-born Denis Shapovalov, faces Novak Djokovic in the finals Monday, with chance to break into top 10 internationally
By Emily Burack
Diego Schwartzman practicing in Buenos Aires, Argentina, February 1, 2017. (Gabriel Rossi/LatinContent/Getty Images)
September 6, 2017, 5:06 am
Diego Schwartzman loses quarterfinal match at US Open
Argentinian Jewish tennis player defeated by Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta, who beat Canadian-Israeli Denis Shapovalov on Sunday
By JTA
Israel-born Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, salutes the crowd after loosing to Pablo Carreno Busta, of Spain, during the fourth round of the US Open tennis tournament in New York, September 3, 2017. (AP/Julie Jacobson)
September 3, 2017, 11:52 pm
Israeli-born teen’s Cinderella run at the US Open cut short
After falling to Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta, Denis Shapovalov vows to do ‘some damage’ in future appearances at the tennis tournament
By Dave James
Denis Shapovalov of Canada reacts after scoring a point against Adrian Mannarino of France in day eight of the Rogers Cup at Uniprix Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP)
September 2, 2017, 12:14 pm
Israel-born tennis star shines at the US Open
Making his Grand Slam debut at 18, Denis Shapovalov is through to fourth round and garnering attention for his expressive playing style
By AP and ToI Staff
Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, salutes the crowd after defeating Rafael Nadal, of Spain, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
August 14, 2017, 7:07 pm
Israeli-born tennis star wears a cross, but his mother considers him ‘Jewish’
Denis Shapovalov was first Israeli-born player to reach Canada’s Rogers Cup semifinals since 2000, beating Nadal along the way
By Marvin Glassman
Denis Shapovalov of Canada wipes himself down against Alexander Zverev of Germany during day nine of the Rogers Cup, August 12, 2017. (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP)
August 13, 2017, 6:41 am
Ending dream tennis run, Israel-born Shapovalov knocked out of Rogers Cup
Rising star, 18, loses in semifinals, but string of victories, including over Nadal, boosts his world ranking from 143 to 66
By ToI Staff
Denis Shapovalov of Canada reacts after scoring a point against Adrian Mannarino of France in day eight of the Rogers Cup at Uniprix Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images/AFP)
August 12, 2017, 8:18 am
Israel-born teen Shapovalov wins again, into semis in Montreal
Following victory over Nadal, dream run continues for rising star, 18; Roger Federer also through in Rogers Cup
By AP and ToI Staff
Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, salutes the crowd after defeating Rafael Nadal, of Spain, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) at the Rogers Cup tennis tournament Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
August 11, 2017, 3:11 pm
Israel-born teen upsets tennis champ Nadal’s bid to return to no. 1
Denis Shapovalov, 18, of Ontario becomes the youngest player to beat an opponent ranked in the top two in the world since Nadal beat Federer in 2004
By AP and ToI Staff
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