McEnroe predicts both Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime are future Grand Slam winners

American tennis legend John McEnroe believes that rising Canadian stars Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime will do very well at Wimbledon, adding that both men could win a Grand Slam in the near future.

Shapovalov reached the semifinals in Queens last week, whereas Auger-Aliassime made it to the same stage in Halle, defeating 10-time champion Roger Federer along the way.

When asked which one of the duo would have more success on grass, McEnroe gave the slight edge to the 12th-ranked Shapovalov.

"Very tough question. Both of them could go pretty deep in this tournament, without a doubt,” The seven-time Grand Slam champion said in an interview with ESPN. "I think both have made some great strides and progress. Denis is a little more advanced. I’d give him the slight edge. Felix just beat Roger. His confidence is on the rise. He’s looking to be more aggressive and move forward more."

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However, he was quick to point out that both players had enormous potential, and the tennis world would soon see them lifting Major trophies in the near future.

"It’s a tough call. I would give Denis a slight edge at this particular time," added McEnroe. "I think both of them are going to win majors at some stage in the not-too-distant future.”