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Shapovalov lost a close semifinal match at the Mexican Open, while Auger-Aliassime fell in the Dubai final.

Denis Shapovalov faced a tough defeat in the semifinals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco, losing to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina with a score of 7-6 (3), 7-6 (1). The match was a nail-biter, lasting two hours and 18 minutes, showcasing the skills of both players. Shapovalov recorded two aces but struggled with 58 unforced errors, while Davidovich Fokina had no aces and 53 unforced errors.

The Canadian managed to save six of ten break points and won four of twelve return games, but his first serve percentage of 54% fell short compared to Davidovich Fokina`s 70%. This loss means Shapovalov will not advance to the final, where Davidovich Fokina will face Tomas Machac, who defeated Brandon Nakashima in the other semifinal.

In other Canadian tennis news, Felix Auger-Aliassime also faced disappointment, losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the Dubai Championships. Tsitsipas ended his ATP 500 finals losing streak with a 6-3, 6-3 victory, marking a significant moment in his career. Both Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime continue to demonstrate their potential on the international tennis stage.

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