Denis Shapovalov
🇨🇦 Canada | Age 27 | 1.85 m | Left-handed, one-handed backhand | Pro since 2017 | Coach: Mirjam Björklund
ATP rank
#46
Current setup
Yonex VCORE 95, Poly Tour Strike, 20.9 kg
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 24 Aug 2026String tension
20.9 kg / 46.1 lbs
18 kgTour average ~24 kg36 kg
Shapovalov Suggested club range 22–25 kg
Should you copy this setup?
- Poly Tour Strike at 22–25 kg
Playing style & technique
Play style
Flat Hitter
Backhand
One-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
4
Career W-L
239–201
Win rate
54.3%
Career high
#10
Prize money
$14.9M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
QF '22
Roland Garros
Q1 '17
Wimbledon
SF '21
US Open
QF '20
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R2 | R1 | R1 | R3 |
| 2025 | R2 | R2 | R1 | R3 |
| 2024 | R1 | R3 | R3 | R1 |
| 2023 | R3 | R3 | R4 | – |
| 2022 | QF | R1 | R2 | R3 |
| 2021 | R3 | – | SF | R3 |
| 2020 | R1 | R2 | – | QF |
| 2019 | R3 | R1 | R1 | R3 |
| 2018 | R2 | R2 | R2 | R3 |
| 2017 | – | Q1 | R1 | R4 |
Similar players: flat hitter
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes NikeClothing Nike❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Denis Shapovalov plays with the VCORE 95 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Denis Shapovalov uses Yonex Poly Tour Strike — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Denis Shapovalov strings at 20.9 kg (46.1 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Denis Shapovalov wears Nike on the ATP Tour.
Denis Shapovalov's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The VCORE 95 rewards clean contact. Try Yonex Poly Tour Strike at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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