Who Is Denis Shapovalov At Wimbledon? Where Is Denis Shapovalov From?

In 2016, Denis Shapovalov clinched the singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.

Also in 2021, he took home the ATP Tour singles title and qualified for semi-finals at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships.

As a junior, Denis reached a career high of world number 2 in singles, clinching two junior Grand Slam titles.

Denis plays a single-handed backhand with his left hand.

He is known to be bold, making high-risk shot in court.

Where Is Denis Shapovalov From?

Denis was born in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel. He is also Canadian with Ukrainian and Russian roots.

His mother is a Jew from Ukraine while his father is from Russia. Both parents are orthodox Christians.

Denis Shapovalov Coaches

Aside from his mother, Tessa Shapovalova, Denis has been coached by Martin Laurendeau, who helped him improve upon his one-handed backhand motion, which he had developed since age 6.

Other coaches who have helped train Denis include Rob Steckley, Adriano Fuorivia, former world number 8, Mikhail Youzhny and Jamie Delgado, who coached Andy Murray for 5 years.