Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Japan Open
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THE FACTS
When is Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov on and what time does it start? Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov will take place on Saturday 8th October, 2022 – not before 08:00 (UK)
Where is Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov taking place? Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov will take place at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan
What surface is Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov being played on? Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov? Click here for the latest ticket information for Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov
What channel is Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov on in the UK? Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Taylor Fritz vs Denis Shapovalov live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 11 Taylor Fritz enjoyed a walkover through to the semi-finals of the Japan Open after Nick Kyrgios was forced to withdraw from their enticing quarter-final clash on Friday. The 24-year-old has dropped sets in both of his kind fixtures so far in Tokyo, though, and he has not felt himself on court for some time since contracting covid-19 and aggravating a foot injury in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon back in July. This looks like world number 22 Denis Shapovalov’s day on Saturday after the Canadian ousted in-form Borna Coric in straight sets for a perfect campaign so far this week. The 23-year-old has been struggling with his form all season but finishing runner-up at the Korea Open last weekend looks to have focused him a little and he can be confident here with a healthy 4-1 lead in his head-to-head with Fritz. Shapovalov has won at least a set in all five of their previous meetings, making that the sensible option in this likely thriller, but recent results suggest he can edge through outright.
