Shapovalov advances to face American Paul in Dallas Open semifinals

Richmond Hill, Ont., native tops Czech Republic's Tomas Machac in straight sets

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Caption: Canada's Denis Shapovalov continued to shine at the Dallas Open with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-0 win over the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac in the quarterfinals Friday night. Shapovalov stunned world No. 4 Taylor Fritz of the United States in the second round on Thursday. (Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

Denis Shapovalov has advanced to the semifinals of the Dallas Open.
The product of Richmond Hill, Ont., beat the Czech Republic's Tomas Machac 7-6 (7-5), 6-0 in their quarterfinal match on Friday night.
Shapovalov will face third-seeded Tommy Paul of the United States in the semis.
The Canadian is ranked 54th in the ATP Tour's world singles rankings.

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Paul has a 2-1 career record over Shapovalov, but the Canadian won their most recent meeting with a Round of 32 victory at the 2022 Cincinnati Open.
Shapovalov stunned world No. 4 Taylor Fritz of the U.S. in the tournament's second round on Thursday.