Denis Shapovalov defeated Casper Ruud in the ATP 500 Dallas Open final, winning 7-6, 6-3 to secure the third title of his career. The Canadian had an impressive week, beating three top-10 players.

World no. 54 Denis Shapovalov is through to his eighth ATP final in Dallas. The Canadian ousted the 3rd seed Tommy Paul 7-5 6-3 in an hour and 34 minutes and earned a chance to fight for his third ATP title.

The Dallas Open had a fitting end to a week littered with upsets. World No. 54 Denis Shapovalov captured the Dallas Open title with a 7-6, 6-3 win over No. 5-ranked Casper Ruud in the final. It was the Canadian’s third win of the week over a top-10 player in the world after he defeated world No.

DALLAS — Canada's Denis Shapovalov beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6 (5), 6-3 in the final of the Dallas Open on Sunday.

Shapovalov bested Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul and Casper Ruud en route to the title in Dallas. Denis and Casper played an entertaining final, and the younger player scored a 7-6, 6-3 victory in an hour and 40 minutes.

Denis Shapovalov advanced to the ATP Dallas Open final by defeating defending champion Tommy Paul and world number four Taylor Fritz. He will face Casper Ruud, who overcame Jaume Munar in a tough semifinal.