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Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov Live Stream & Tips - Handicap in Play at the French Open

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 02 Jun 2023

John Eastwood 02 Jun 2023

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Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov with bet365 live streaming
Shapovalov has lost 23 of his last 25 matches against Top 5 players
Can Alcaraz cover the handicap at the French Open?

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Carlos Alcaraz has won 24 of his last 26 matches (Getty)

Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov Preview

Carlos Alcaraz is the World No.1 and Denis Shapovalov has a poor record against Top 5 players. Alcaraz should be far too good and can cover the -8.5 games handicap.

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Stats
Head to Head
Carlos Alcaraz Stats
Carlos Alcaraz Form
Denis Shapovalov Stats
Denis Shapovalov Form
Live Stream

Stats

Carlos Alcaraz has won 24 of his last 26 matches.
Denis Shapovalov has lost 23 of his last 25 matches against Top 5 players.

Head to Head

This will be the first match between Carlos Alcaraz and Denis Shapovalov.

Carlos Alcaraz Stats

Nationality: Spain

Age: 20 (5 May 2003)

Height: 6'0" (183cm)

Plays: Right-Handed

World Ranking: 1

Career High: 1 (September 2022)

Career Singles Titles: 10

2023 Singles Titles: 4

Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 1 (2022 US Open)

French Open Best Result: Quarter-Finals (2022)

Carlos Alcaraz Form

Carlos Alcaraz is 32-3 this year, winning titles in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona and Madrid.

The Spaniard previously competed in Rome, defeating Albert Ramos 6-4 6-1 before a shock defeat to Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan.

The World No.1 beat Flavio Cobolli 6-0 6-2 7-5 in the French Open first round. He was too good for Taro Daniel, advancing with a 6-1 3-6 6-1 6-2 victory.

Denis Shapovalov Stats

Nationality: Canada

Age: 24 (15 April 1999)

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Plays: Left-Handed

World Ranking: 32

Career High: 10 (September 2020)

Career Singles Titles: 1

2023 Singles Titles: 0

Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 0

French Open Best Result: Second Round (2018, 2020)

Denis Shapovalov Form

Denis Shapovalov is 9-9 this year, getting to the quarter-finals in Adelaide but unable to reach the quarters in his next eight tournaments.

The 24-year-old previously competed in Madrid, losing to World No.99 Zhizhen Zhang in his first match.

Shapovalov overcame Brandon Nakashima in 5 sets in the French Open first round. He then beat World No.106 Matteo Arnaldi 6-2 3-6 6-3 6-3.

Live Stream

Watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Denis Shapovalov in the French Open third round on Friday 2 June 2023.

Verdict

Carlos Alcaraz v Denis Shapovalov

Denis Shapovalov has a poor record against Top 5 players and not expected to threaten Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open. Alcaraz can win in straight sets and cover the -8.5 games handicap.

Carlos Alcaraz -8.5

Games Handicap

@17/20 - 2 Units

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