Shapovalov : "J'essaierai d'être plus consistant pour revenir dans le top 10"

Pedro de Pablos | 23 Feb 2026 | 20.42

Shapovalov : "Je vais essayer d'être plus consistant pour revenir dans le top 10"

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Denis Shapovalov is going through a process of changes with the aim of returning to the top of the ATP rankings. After several years of doubts and injuries, the Canadian tennis player is currently ranked number 36 in the ATP rankings, and after reaching the semifinals in Dallas, he is determined to continue improving his game to achieve long-term goals.

In an interview with Tennis TV before the ATP 500 in Dubai 2026, Shapovalov talked about the importance of his partner Mirjam Bjorklund in the recent tournaments he has played, the new generation of players that has emerged on the circuit, and what he needs to return to the top 10 of the ATP rankings in a year where he aims to gain consistency and compete in major tournaments as he did at the beginning of his career.

"I am in a transitional period. My partner has been helping me a lot, especially in Dubai. She was a player herself and has great knowledge of tennis. We always discuss my game, so it's easy for her, and the advice she has given me helped a lot in Dallas and I hope it will do the same here," he said. They got married at the end of last year, and Mirjam, due to her past in the WTA circuit, plays a key role in Denis's development.

Shapovalov talks about his goal to return to the top 10

"I live in Dubai, so it's good to play an event at home, where you are very relaxed. Winning Dallas last year led me to try to defend the title. I had a great semifinal match against Shelton where I was a bit unlucky in the end, but I left content. Ben is a tough opponent, he hasn't lost many matches, and it's a player I've never beaten. Being so close to beating him and playing at that level was very good. He played well in key points, but it gave me confidence for what's to come," he acknowledged.

He also talked about his time as a top 10 player and his goals for 2026. "I think the circuit is more challenging now. I don't want to take credit away when I reached the top 10, but it also coincided with the Covid era, and I think now very good new players have emerged. It's very hard to get there. You need great results throughout the year, and that's what I will try to achieve this year. Last year I won two titles, but I also had times of decline, so I'll try to be more consistent to return to the top 10."

Shapovalov will debut at the ATP Dubai 2026 against Pablo Carreño

However, the Canadian player knows that the level on the circuit is increasing, with two beasts standing above the rest. "There are several new players with a lot of talent, besides Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, so it's an interesting time in tennis. Even though I am young and have a long career, I have been around for several years, and some see me as a veteran, but I have a lot ahead of me. For this Dubai tournament, I am not a seed, but I come with confidence to achieve a good result."

There's no doubt that the Canadian player has an abundance of talent, and if he manages to find the right formula and the consistency he is looking for, he could pose a threat to any player on the circuit. For now, on Tuesday, February 24th, he will debut in Dubai against the Spanish player Pablo Carreño Busta, who has qualified from the qualifiers and will try to halt the good form of one of the most technical and talented players on the ATP circuit.

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