Shapovalov ahead of the ATP Cup: "I was always watching team events like this"

After Davis Cup success, where Canada reached final, Denis Shapovalov is looking forward to another team competition which will take place in January.

It was a successful week for the young Canadian in Madrid when he helped his team to reach the final with 5 victories throughout the week. Shapovalov spoke to ATPTour.com about his passion for team events and an atmosphere that it brings.

"It’s so much fun. From the moment I picked up a racquet, I was always watching team events like this. I’ve always wanted to represent my country in a team environment. It’s a different kind of atmosphere and a different kind of competition. We don’t get to play on a team too much and it’s usually pretty independent, so any time you get to have that bond and represent your country is awesome."

Shapovalov was also asked to build a perfect player from other Candians when he said: "I’d take Milos Raonic’s serve, Nestor’s volleys, Vasek Pospisil’s returns and Felix’s backhand or his physique since he’s so strong and fast. "

When asked about which countryman he watched when growin up, Shapovalov answered: "I watched Vasek a lot. I really liked the way he was on court and how it seemed like he was always enjoying himself. He was always really committed to Canada. He’s a guy that I look up to and aspire to be one day."

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