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Luca Nardi vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction | 2025 Cincinnati Open |Second Round

by Paul Hassall · August 9 2025, 12:11
Updated August 10 2025, 07:30
Luca Nardi vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction | 2025 Cincinnati Open |Second Round

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Luca Nardi meets Denis Shapovalov in the second round in Cincinnati.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

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Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Luca Nardi vs Denis Shapovalov prediction

Denis Shapovalov will be keen to shrug off his fall at the first hurdle in Toronto with a deep run in Cincinnati.

The Canadian had kicked off his lead-up to the US Open with the title in Los Cabos and will hope his last outing was just a blip. 

Lucky loser Luca Nardi will be his opponent after the Italian made the most of his reprieve with a 6-4 7-6 triumph over Thiago Agustin Tirante.

This will be a first ever clash between the 24th seed and the world number 98 and it is likely to be on Shapo’s racquet.

If the Canadian keeps his unforced error count down he should carve out a passage into the next round. 

Luca Nardi vs Denis Shapovalov tip: Denis Shapovalov to win 

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