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Denis Shapovalov biography and net worth

Denis Shapovalov
Denis Shapovalov biography and net worth. Photo/ Tennis Majors.
  • Denis Shapovalov is a professional tennis player from Canada who has been ranked as high as world No. 10 in singles
  • He has been in a relationship with female tennis player Mirjam Bjorklund since 26 June 2019
  • Denis Shapovalov has an estimated net worth of $7 million

Denis Shapovalov biography is worth a read by every fan considering he is one of the best young tennis players in the world.

Denis has been ranked as high as world No. 10 in singles by the ATP, making him the third highest-ranked Canadian male player in tennis history after Felix Auger-Aliassime (world No. 6 in 2022) and Milos Raonic (world No. 6 in 2016).

Denis Shapovalov

Denis Shapovalov. Photo/ Tennis Majors.

Denis’ current ranking is No. 27 in singles and No. 78 in doubles. The left-handed player is best-known for his bold style of play and high-risk shots. So, let’s check Denis Shapovalov biography, including his prize money net worth and personal life.

Denis Shapovalov Biography 

Full Name Denis Viktorovich Shapovalov
Source of wealth Tennis
Date of Birth 15 April 1999
Place of Birth Tel Aviv, Israel 
Height 1.85 m
Nationality Canadian
Age
 23
Occupation Tennis player
Marital Status Unmarried

Career 

Denis Shapovalov began playing tennis at the Richmond Hill Country Club when he was 5 and quickly became obsessed with the sport. When he turned 13, his family hired Adriano Fuorivia to be his personal coach.

Denis and Adriano worked together for four years, with the youngster winning numerous junior and ITF futures titles within that period. The youngster won won his first Grand Slam doubles in 2015 at US Open with Felix Auger-Aliassime. His second Grand Slam win came as singles in 2016 Wimbledon.

As a junior, Denis complied a singles win-loss record of 86-32. He was also ranked world number 2.

Denis Shapovalov

Denis Shapovalov biography. Photo/ Eurosport.

Denis Shapovalov turned pro in 2017 after reaching the semifinal of the 2017 Canadian Open. The following year, he reached the semifinal of the Madrid Open. By the end of 2018, he was with a ranking of under 30.

Denis won his first ATP singles titles title at Stockholm Open in 2018. He reached the final of Paris Masters later that year. In 2020, he did well in most of the tournaments, including reaching the quarterfinal of the US Open.

In 2022, Denis teamed up with Vasek Pospisil and Felix Auger-Aliassime to help Canada win the Davis Cup for the first time in history.

Prize Money

To further sharpen your interest of reading Denis Shapovalov biography, we take a look at his prize money. Denis has earned over $9 million in his tennis career, as per Salary Sport.

In 2017, the Canadian won $762,650 in singles and $1,830 in doubles. His prize money the following year increased to $1,461,155 in singles and $196,146 in doubles.

In 2019, Denis received the biggest prize money of his career so far – $2,010,869 in singles and $196,146 in doubles. His prize money in 2020 was $1,152,524 in singles and $117,670 in doubles.

In 2021, he received prize money totaling $1,600,026 and $69,618 in doubles. His prize money last year was $2,370,53 in singles and $186,091 in doubles.

Net Worth And Endorsements

According to Surprise Sports, the estimated net worth of Denis Shapovalov is $7 million. The Canadian has made his fortune from the tennis prize money he receives and his endorsement deals.

Denis is endorsed by famous brands, including Nike, who sponsors his footwear and apparel. He was the face of the company’s 2018 US Open collection. The 23-year-old has also been sponsored by TAG Heuer, BioSteel Sports Nutrition and Spidertech.  

Personal Life 

Denis Shapovalov biography would be incomplete without talking about his personal life. Denis was born on 15 April 1999 to Viktor Shapovalov and Tessa Shapovalov. His mother, Tessa, was a professional tennis player who represented the Soviet national tennis team.

Denis has one sibling, a brother named Evgeniy, who was also born in Israel. He is fluent in Russian. The tennis star has been in a relationship with female player Mirjam Bjorklund since 26 June 2019.

FAQs 

Who is Denis Shapovalov? 

Denis Shapovalov is a professional tennis player from Canada.

What is the net worth of Denis Shapovalov? 

Denis Shapovalov has an estimated net worth of $7 million.

How old is Denis Shapovalov? 

Denis Shapovalov was born on 15 April 1999, which means he is 23 years old.

Is Shapovalov Married?

No. He is currently in a relationship with Mirjam Bjorklund.

How Tall is Denis Shapovalov?

Denis Shapovalov is 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall.

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