Denis Shapovalov had a tough and unsuccessful match against Ugo Humbert in Indian Wells on Friday when he lost the inner straight sets. Denis was extremely nervous for the bigger part of the encounter, and at a certain point, he could not refrain from destroying his racket in full rage.

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Denis Shapovalov in 2023

Currently the world no.30, Denis played his last match on the 10^th of March when he capitulated to world no.77 Ugo Humbert 7-5 6-4 in the 2^nd round in Indian Wells (draw).

At the moment, during this season Denis achieved a compiled 5-6 record.

Shapovalov has scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 22nd of March.

Humbert in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2023

Now ranked no.77, the French player owns an overall 10-6 record in 2023. Ugo is playing in Indian Wells where he managed to beat the world no.42 Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-2 7-6⁶

and the world no.30 Denis Shapovalov 7-5 6-4.

The French player reached the final in the Pau Challenger.

Humbert is expected to play next in Miami (Miami Open). He is currently an alternate. The main draw will start on the 22nd of March.

Denis Shapovalov and Ugo Humbert squared off 5 times. Their record is 3-2 for Shapovalov. Previously, the last time they played each other, Ugo Humbert won 7-5 6-4 in the 2^nd round in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open) on the 10^th of March 2023.