Rafael’s rival
the canadian, Denis Shapovalov, will be the stone to overcome on the road for Nadal. Currently, the 22-year-old he is number 14 in the ATP ranking. In his previous match he defeated one of the favorites of the tournament, as it was AlexanderZverev.
The confrontation data between both are positive for Rafa: The Spaniard dominates 3-1 in heads-up play, with only one loss at the Canadian Masters 1,000 in 2017.