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Wimbledon: Shapovalov gets better of Murray, secures 4th-round spot

The Canadian has been enjoying a good run on grass this season, having reached the quarter-finals in Stuttgart and his first semi-final on the surface at The Queen's Club two weeks ago

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Canada`s Denis Shapovalov (L) greets Britain`s Andy Murray after winning their men`s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Photo: AFP

Canada`s Denis Shapovalov (L) greets Britain`s Andy Murray after winning their men`s singles third round match on the fifth day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. Photo: AFP

World No. 12, Canada's Denis Shapovalov, held his nerve to overcome two-time former champion Andy Murray of Britain 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in a confident showing to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time.

The Canadian has been enjoying a good run on grass this season, having reached the quarter-finals in Stuttgart and his first semi-final on the surface at The Queen's Club two weeks ago. He carried that momentum into his first-ever match on Centre Court against the home favourite Murray.

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