“There’s a lot to be happy about. It’s the biggest title of my career,” Denis Shapovalov said in February after conquering Casper Ruud to seize the Dallas Open crown, his first ATP 500 triumph. The victory marked a thunderous rebirth for the Canadian, a fiery reminder of his explosive potential on the Tour. Riding that surge of confidence, Shapovalov looked poised for another deep run at the Swiss Indoors Basel. Yet fate turned sharply, and the 26-year-old was forced to withdraw mid-battle against Joao Fonseca, leaving fans stunned as a once-soaring campaign met a heartbreaking, rowdy halt.

Denis Shapovalov’s run at the 2025 Swiss Indoors in Basel ended in chaos and disbelief on Friday night. The Canadian, once in control after taking the opening set, was forced to retire midway

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