Hubert Hurkacz and Denis Shapovalov to meet in Chengdu Open semifinals

Fifth seed Hubert Hurkacz is set to face seventh seed Denis Shapovalov in the semifinals of the Chengdu Open. The match will take place at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China.

Hurkacz reached the semifinals after defeating Lloyd Harris in straight sets, 7-6(10), 6-4. He has also secured victories over Martin Damm Jr. and Alexander Shevchenko during the tournament. Hurkacz enters the match with a 5-1 head-to-head advantage over Shapovalov, having won their last three encounters.

Shapovalov advanced to the final four by defeating Adrian Mannarino 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-2. While Shapovalov has shown aggressive play and powerful groundstrokes throughout the tournament, analysts note that Hurkacz's service consistency and ability to handle pressure may give him the edge in this matchup.