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2019 Australian Open: Top Ten Surprise Predictions

By Toby Oliver

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2018 Australian Open Men's Singles Final against Marin Cilic of Croatia, posing with the runners-up trophy on day 14 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2018 Australian Open Men's Singles Final against Marin Cilic of Croatia, posing with the runners-up trophy on day 14 of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 07: Denis Shapovalov of Canada serves during the first round match against Joao Sousa of Portugal during the ASB Classic at the ASB Tennis Centre on January 07, 2019 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images) /

8 – Denis Shapovalov at the 2019 Australian Open

2018 was a steady but unspectacular year for Denis Shapovalov. This year he needs to kick on and show people the talent he has on a regular basis. Consistent and competitive tennis is key for him on the 2019 ATP Tour.

The 19-year-old is seeded 25th at the Australian Open this year and will face experienced Spaniard Pablo Andújar in the first round. Unfortunately for Shapovalov, he is due to play the early favorite and six-time champion Novak Djokovic in the third round. This could, however, be an opportunity for the young Canadian to put in an excellent performance or maybe even pull off a shocking upset over the world number one?

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