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Zachary Svajda vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | First Round

by Paul Hassall ·
Zachary Svajda vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | First Round

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Zachary Svajda faces Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the 2026 Canadian Open at the IGA Stadium, Montreal.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada

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

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Zachary Svajda vs Denis Shapovalov ticket information

Zachary Svajda vs Denis Shapovalov prediction

Denis Shapovalov faces a tricky opener on home turf in Montreal.

The Canadian arrives on the back of a strong run in Los Cabos and feel will confident in front of the local support.

World number 76 Zach Svajda sits just eight places worse off on the ATP ladder and will be eager to make his mark in a first meeting of this USA-Canada rivalry.

Shapo is prone to fluctuating momentum going from sensational to poor and then back again, which makes us feel this hard-to-call affair may well go three.

Zachary Svajda vs Denis Shapovalov tip: Over 2.5 sets

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