Denis Shapovalov wins a fantastic 1^st round in Acapulco against Kei Nishikori.

After losing the first set at the breaker, the upcoming Canadian impressed with his tennis in the second set when he got an immediate break in the first game. Later, the Japanese broke back (2-2) to lose the serve again soon after (3-2 for Shapovalov). From that moment on, it was game over with the Canadian conquering 9 of the following 11 games and win the match 6-7 (3) 6-3 6-1.

Denis will face either Norrie or most probably Thiem in the 2^nd round.