Denis Shapovalov had the full support of his stunning girlfriend, Mirjam Bjorklund, during a tough opener in Miami. Shapovalov went through a rather tricky match when he defeated the world no. 116 Ilya Ivashka 6-75 6-4 6-4 in the 2nd round.
The Canadian had the luxury of having his girlfriend cheering for him from the stands. Mirjam is also a tennis player that usually competes at ITF level. However, this week she played the Miami Open qualifications, but she lost in the 1st round to Ocean Dodin 6-2 6-1. Eventually, she decided to remain in South Florida to support her boyfriend.
Denis and Mirjam have been dating for more than 1 year.
Next vs. Hurkacz
Denis Shapovalov will face Hubert Hurkacz for the 4th time. Their actual record is 2-1 for Hurkacz. Previously, the last time they squared off, Denis Shapovalov won 6-4 6-3 in the 3rd round in Dubai (Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships) on the 17th of March 2021.
In the following video, you can watch the highlights.
Shapovalov in Miami, ranking, and results in 2021
Now ranked no.11, the Canadian has achieved a compiled 7-5 match record in 2021. Shapovalov is currently having a run in Miami where he beat Ilya Ivashka 6-75 6-4 6-4.
Denis Shapovalov will compete against the world no.37 Hubert Hurkacz in the 3rd round. Their current record is 2-1 for Hurkacz.
Hurkacz in Miami, ranking, and results in 2021
Now the world no.37, Hubert has achieved a compiled 9-5 win-loss record in 2021. The Pole is playing in Miami where he defeated Denis Kudla 7-65 6-4.
The Pole has won 1 title in 2021 in Delray Beach.
Ilya Ivashka in 2021
Currently the world no.116, Ilya played his last match on the 27th of March when he lost to world no.11 Denis Shapovalov 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 in the 2nd round in Miami (draw).
During this season Ivashka has a 1-3 record.
Mirjam Bjorklund in 2021
Currently ranked no.313, Bjorklund played her last match on the 22nd of March when she lost to world no.120 Oceane Dodin 6-2 6-1 in the qualifications in Miami (draw).
This season Mirjam has a 2-7 match record.
