Denis Shapovalov and Miomir Kecmanovic will face each other in the first round of the 2023 Mexican Open on Monday, February 28.
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Denis Shapovalov has a history of being inconsistent, which is disappointing because it has caused him to lose out on his considerable potential and what are likely his career’s prime years. He suffered shock losses in back-to-back matches against Yibing Wu and Michael Mmoh in the opening rounds of Delray Beach and Dallas, respectively, after failing to defend the quarterfinal points at the Australian Open last month. Unless he fixes a few flaws in his game and increases his consistency, the former Boys’ Wimbledon champion risks never reaching his full potential at the highest level. He has repeatedly shown his talent against elite competitors like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, but struggles against underdogs in the early rounds of competitions.
Miomir Kecmanovic has accomplished two noteworthy feats despite not performing at his peak level this year. Denis Shapovalov has never accomplished this in an average phase of his career. The Serbian made it all the way to the quarterfinals in Adelaide 2 and the championship match in Delray Beach this year, but he also experienced disappointing defeats in his other three matches at Adelaide 1, the Australian Open, and Dallas, where he was defeated by Emilio Gomez, Nicolas Jarry, and Daniil Medvedev, respectively.
| Denis Shapovalov vs Miomir Kecmanovic | Match details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 28, 2023 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Tournament | Mexican Open |
| Stage | Round of 32 |
| Time (India) | 5:30 am |
| Time (Dubai) | 6 pm (Feb 27) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Michael Mmoh | 5-7, 6-3, 3-6 (L) |
| Wu Yibing | 7-6, 6-4 (L) |
| Hubert Hurkacz | 7-6, 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 (L) |
| Taro Daniel | 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 (W) |
| Dusan Lajovic | 4-6, 6-4, 4-6, 1-6 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Taylor Fritz | 6-0, 5-7, 6-2 (L) |
| Radu Albot | 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 (W) |
| Marcos Giron | 7-6, 6-3 (W) |
| Nuno Borges | 6-3, 7-5 (W) |
| Emilio Gomez | 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 (L) |
3-0 is Denis Shapovalov’s advantage. Miomir Kecmanovic’s performances this year have not been compelling, despite a few successful outcomes, and he currently seems vulnerable to defeat. It will be interesting to see if Denis Shapovalov can play to his potential and remain consistent throughout the match.
Denis Shapovalov and Miomir Kecmanovic will face each other in the first round of the 2023 Mexican Open on Monday, February 28.
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