Shapovalov does not want to know anything about his disqualification in Washington
The Canadian refused to talk about this highly controversial issue in recent days after his defeat in Montreal. Thus, he confessed to feeling very pressured with himself.
Denis Shapovalov is going through tough days after that unfortunate disqualification in Washington. Ultimately, it had no consequences in terms of points, but he did receive a financial penalty that he described as " disproportionate." Additionally, following that, the Canadian also did not have the best of home debuts, falling to Brandon Nakashima in the first round of the Montreal tournament. Thus, Shapovalov admitted feeling quite pressured by himself and declined to comment further on the Washington incident.
- It's not easy to play at home, pressure overwhelms him
"I think I put a lot of pressure on myself, I am very tough on myself, especially playing here. It's a tournament where I want to play well and go far. It's frustrating to lose a match like this where I felt I had more chances. I was hanging in there, but I gave away both sets. So, yes, that was really frustrating. Obviously, this tournament means a lot to me, probably one of the most important ones of the year. It's not easy, and I think I am very tough on myself regarding how my game is when I come here," confessed Shapovalov at the Montreal ATP press conference.
- He does not want to give more attention to his disqualification in Washington
"I have already addressed it, and it is literally the only thing I have been talking about all week. There are much better and more important things that have happened, like Felix winning a medal at the Olympics, and I haven't been asked anything about that. I do not want to talk about it anymore; it has been a long time, I'm sorry."
- He needs to handle pressure better
"Overall, I think I am quite hard on myself and maybe that is something I need to change. I need to be kinder to myself, make mistakes, and maybe allow myself not to have great weeks or things like that and not feel my best. It is certainly added pressure because in a way it is very exciting for me to play this week, but, of course, it's not easy. This is a tournament where I made a name for myself, entered the scene for the first time. I feel like I owe it to the fans, show a good level. It's a challenge. I always want to have a great week here, but maybe I have to try to be easier on myself and know that most weeks actually turn out like today, unfortunately, that's how it is with tennis. So I'm sure other players also lose early when playing at home, it's something that happens. You have to treat these kinds of weeks like any other."
- Now, on the bronze medal in mixed doubles of his compatriot Felix Auger-Aliassime
"It's incredible, insane. I am very proud of him and of Gaby. I have grown up with Felix since I was 6 years old until getting here in this way. I don't think he even imagined playing in the Olympics and winning a medal. So for him to achieve something like that... He was very close in singles as well, and I really feel he deserved it with the victories he had. However, securing that bronze medal is amazing for Canada, for him, and for everyone. I am very proud as a Canadian, and I'm sure everyone else is too."
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