With US Open run, Denis Shapovalov is proving that he's the real deal

Denis Shapovalov says he's shown he belongs on the ATP tour following his runs in Montreal and at the US Open.

The young Canadian reached the semifinals in Montreal, defeating Juan Martin del Potro and Rafael Nadal. After qualifying for the US Open, he defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Kyle Edmund en route to the fourth round.

"I think every win that I've been going through, it's been securing anyone's doubts or even my own doubts, whether or not I belong. I belong with these guys, playing these high-level tournaments," Shapovalov said following his second-round win against Tsonga. "So this win, it's definitely another confidence boost. It shows that Montreal wasn't a fluke week. To do it back to back, it's not easy.

"I've had to go through qualifying, which is also stacked with super tough players."

Shapovalov played Tsonga in Arthur Ashe Stadium in the night session, his first appearance on a big Grand Slam stage.

"Yeah, I was having fun on the court. There were a couple times during the match I was just smiling, having a good time," he said. "I was enjoying the atmosphere. It's a dream come true for me to play a night match on Arthur Ashe. I mean, I grew up wanting to do this."

On Friday, he again won on Ashe, defeating Edmund, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 1-0 [RET], in the afternoon.

Shapovalov is No. 69 in the rankings.

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