Returning from injury this season, Denis Shapovalov has had a difficult but promising year, especially capped by a title in Belgrade at the end of the season.
While enjoying a well-deserved rest and hoping to continue improving in 2025, the Canadian wanted to share the difference that, according to him, exists between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
Thus, in statements reported by Sportskeeda, he said: «Federer can completely give you the impression of being a junior. Because I played against him in the semifinals in Miami. I’ve beaten good players, I’ve beaten Rublev, I’ve beaten Tiafoe along the way.
I have beaten other players and had the impression of being a junior on the court. It was crazy. In front of Rafa, it was very different, because I found him to be predictable. In reality, you know exactly what it’s going to do, but it’s so good that you can’t do anything (laughs).”
