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Injuries Don't Stop Denis Shapovalov; This Was His Path Back to Mexico
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Injuries Don't Stop Denis Shapovalov; This Was His Path Back to Mexico

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Denis Shapovalov returns to the Abierto de Los Cabos after overcoming a rib fracture and a left shoulder injury.
  • The defending champion detailed his recovery process, which involved gradual reintroduction of movement and practice in Florida's conditions.
  • Shapovalov expressed happiness to be back competing at the Mexican tournament's 10th anniversary.

Denis Shapovalov's return to the Abierto de Los Cabos was not without its challenges. The defending champion sustained a rib fracture in June during the Queen's Club Championships, followed by a left shoulder injury that forced his withdrawal from Wimbledon in the first round.

"I know we have to live these kinds of things and make difficult decisions from them, but it's important to keep fighting to play, which is what I like most," Shapovalov stated upon his return to Baja California.

Nearly a month after his last injury, the Canadian tennis player shared his excitement about being back on the court. He explained that he worked closely with his team to prepare for the 10th anniversary of the Mexican tournament. His recovery involved a careful reintroduction of movement, starting with timed sessions. Training in Florida's humid conditions, he noted, helped prepare him for the heat in Los Cabos.

Shapovalov began playing practice sets until he felt ready to compete again. He is scheduled to face Australia's Rinky Hijikata in his opening match.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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