Denis Shapovalov vs Botic van de Zandschulp Preview & Prediction | 2026 Miami Open | First Round

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Denis Shapovalov meets Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round at the 2026 Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

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Denis Shapovalov vs Botic van de Zandschulp prediction

Denis Shapovalov meets Botic van de Zandschulp for a third time with hopes of a deep run in Miami.

The Canadian will have designs on a return to the top 30 in the coming weeks and a decent sequence of results in Indian Wells and Dubai will mean his confidence is high.

Botic has lost his last three (including qualifiers) but did reach the last eight in Rotterdam recently.

The Dutchman won their most recent clash at the US Open in 2024 while Shapo triumphed in Indian Wells that same year.

Both previous encounters were won in straight sets which suggests the opener could be key here.

We lean towards Shapovalov but don’t be surprised to see Botic push him hard and perhaps take it three.

Denis Shapovalov vs Botic van de Zandschulp tip: Denis Shapovalov to win