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Denis Shapovalov during his 7-5, 6-4 quarter-final victory against Jeremy Chardy at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty
Denis Shapovalov during his 7-5, 6-4 quarter-final victory against Jeremy Chardy at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty
Denis Shapovalov eases into Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships semi-finals
Canadian defeats Chardy in straight-sets
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18 March, 2021