Shapovalov pulls off victory in Wimbledon 2nd round after blowing 2-set lead
Canada's Denis Shapovalov is off to the third round of Wimbledon following a hard-fought 7-6 (3), 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Thursday in London, England.
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![In an uneven effort, Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., fired nine aces serves in a five-set victory over Daniel Altmaier of Germany in second-round play Thursday at Wimbledon. Canadian men's tennis player Denis Shapovalov serves to Daniel Altmaier of Germany during their second-round match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, England on July 4, 2024.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7254317.1720108891!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/shapovalov-denis-240704-1180.jpg)
Canada's Denis Shapovalov is off to the third round of Wimbledon following a hard-fought 7-6 (3), 6-3, 1-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4 win over Germany's Daniel Altmaier on Thursday in London, England.