Denis Shapovalov ATP ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2026

Shapovalov's injury drama reaches a new level in Paris

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 2 Nov 2026
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Denis Shapovalov, new injury. Photo: Getty Images

Denis Shapovalov has experienced an episode of great cruelty at the ATP Masters 1000 Paris 2026, having to retire due to a right adductor injury when he was nearly winning the match. The Canadian had endured a setback after dropping a set against Karen Khachanov and after leveling the match in a memorable second set, he was leading 3-1 in the third.

It was in that fifth game, while he was serving, that he felt a strong muscle tear in a particularly troublesome area. He completed the game relying on his serve, but upon resuming the match after requesting medical time, he realized it was impossible for him to move around the court and decided to retire, being only two games away from victory.

Shapovalov and a worrying carousel of injuries

This is not the first time the Canadian has had to face a similar situation, as he is one of the players who has withdrawn the most during matches recently. In fact, he has accumulated 6 withdrawals in the last year and a half, a figure that clearly explains his stagnation in the ATP ranking and lack of brilliance in his results sheet.

Gone is that version of Denis Shapovalov that propelled him to being a Grand Slam semifinalist and a top-10 player, but it seems that whenever he gains rhythm and confidence, a new physical issue cuts his wings. There is no doubt that this retirement against Khachanov at the ATP Masters 1000 Paris 2026 is especially cruel given the state of the match.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El drama de Shapovalov con las lesiones alcanza un nivel superior en París