Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction | 2026 Indian Wells Open (BNP Paribas Open) | First Round

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Stefanos Tsitsipas meets Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

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Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Denis Shapovalov prediction

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ latest setback sees him arrive in Indian Wells having dropped outside the top 40.

The Greek’s failed title defence in Dubai sees him squander a host of points and leaves him battling to reboot his season, even at this early stage.

First up, he’ll face a seventh meeting with Denis Shapovalov in a battle of the backhands.

The Canadian leads the head-to-head 4-2, winning all four encounters on a hardcourt, including their most recent by a 6-2 6-4 scoreline in Miami two years ago.

Shapo shrugged off an early exit at the Australian Open with a semi-final charge in Dallas, but will now aim to bounce back again after another loss at the first hurdle in Dubai.

The head-to-head and the Canadian wsorld number 39's greater confidence overall should be key here as well as the fact he’s never lost to the Greek on a hardcourt. 

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Denis Shapovalov tip: Denis Shapovalov to win