Denis Shapovalov, hailing from Richmond Hill, Ont., showcased his talent at the Indian Wells tennis tournament by advancing to the third round with a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Australia’s Adam Walton on Saturday.

Shapovalov displayed his dominance by capitalizing on 5 out of 6 break point opportunities and winning an impressive 67 per cent of his first-serve points. On the other hand, Walton struggled to find his rhythm, managing to convert only two break points out of 10 and winning just 55 per cent of his first-serve points.

Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime faced a tough challenge as he fell short against Jenson Brooksby of the United States in a 6-4, 6-2 defeat during the second round. Despite Auger-Aliassime’s valiant effort with two aces and three double faults, he failed to break on his two chances and won 67 per cent of his first-serve points. Brooksby, on the other hand, capitalized on 3 out of 6 break point opportunities and won an impressive 79 per cent of his first-serve points.

Auger-Aliassime, who recently reached the final at the Dubai Tennis Championships, faced a setback at Indian Wells but remains a promising talent in the tennis world.

Looking ahead, Leylah Fernandez from Laval, Que., is gearing up for women’s singles action against Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian, promising an exciting match for tennis fans.