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#NextGenATP Shapovalov Claims Second Challenger Title

A LOOK BACK Challenger Banque Nationale de Gatineau (Gatineau, Canada): Surging #NextGenATP star Denis Shapovalov lifted his second ATP Challenger Tour trophy on home soil in Gatineau, defeating countryman Peter Polansky 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. It marked just the third all-Canadian final in Challenger history and the first since 1999. "Peter has so much experience under his belt and so many matches, so I knew it was going to be incredibly tough." said Shapovalov. "I tried to stay focused throughout the second and third sets. It was a couple points in the end that made the difference." Having claimed his maiden crown in Drummondville in March, Shapovalov is the second teenager to win multiple titles this year, joining Frances Tiafoe. It...

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