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Denis Shapovalov will attempt to proceed his successful streak when he goes up in opposition to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina within the Acapulco semifinals on Friday. The winner will battle both Tomas Machac or Brandon Nakashima for the title.(9) Denis Shapovalov vs. Alejandro Davidovich FokinaShapovalov and Davidovich Fokina can be going head-to-head for the second time of their careers once they collide within the semifinals of the Abierto Mexicano Telcel on Friday. Their solely earlier assembly got here three years in the past on the Indian Wells Masters, the place Shapovalov prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. The Thirty second-ranked Canadian heads into the rematch on a career-best eight-match successful streak. His surge contains an ATP 500 title in Dallas adopted by Acapulco victories over Nishesh Basavareddy, Alex Michelsen, and Marcos Giron.
(8) Tomas Machac vs. Brandon NakashimaAlong with Shapovalov, Machac has been one of many two greatest gamers all through the week in Acapulco. That’s nothing new for the Twenty fifth-ranked Czech, who has been in unbelievable kind relationship again to final season. Machac has already picked up 10 match wins in 2025, too, after taking out Jakub Mensik, Daniel Altmaier, and Learner Tien earlier within the event. Solely Mensik managed to snag a set.
Up subsequent for the eighth seed is a first-ever showdown in opposition to Nakashima. It has been a routine week for the Forty second-ranked American, however the competitors stage within the first three rounds was underwhelming. He beat world No. 62 Benjamin Bonzi and world No. 63 David Goffin along with getting a first-set retirement from Holger Rune. A a lot more durable take a look at awaits within the type of Machac; it might be one that’s too robust for Nakashima.
Decide: Machac in 2
