Lloyd Harris stuns Denis Shapovalov at Miami Open

By Samantha Allen

Published: March 27, 2022 | 4:50 PM BST

South Africa’s Lloyd Harris pulled off a stunning upset win over Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the second round of the Miami Open on Saturday.

The 25-year-old Capetonian won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, in a match which lasted 79 minutes.

Harris had beaten Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis 6-3, 6-3 in his opening round match.

Harris will take on Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka in the Round of 32.

Lloyd Harris ranked ahead of Roger Federer

They have played once previously with Harris emerging victorious which bodes well for his chances in the clash scheduled for Monday.

In the live ATP Tour rankings, Harris moved up two places to 42nd in the standings, one place ahead of tennis legend Roger Federer.

Results from the Miami Open on Saturday (x denotes seed; players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the name or flag of Russia or Belarus until further notice):

Second round

Daniil Medvedev (x1) bt Andy Murray (SCO) 6-4, 6-2

Carlos Alcaraz (ESP x14) bt Martin Fucsovics (HUN) 6-3, 6-2

Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE x3) bt JJ Wolf (USA) 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1

Lloyd Harris (RSA) bt Denis Shapovalov (CAN x12) 6-3, 6-4

Marin Cilic (CRO x21) bt Alexei Popyrin (AUS) 6-0, 6-3

Jenson Brooksby (USA) bt Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO) 6-3, 6-1

Pedro Martinez (ESP) bt Christian Garin (CHI x27) 7-6 (7/2), 6-2

Roberto Bautista (ESP x15) bt Kamil Majchrzak (POL) 6-3, 6-3

Yoshihito Nishioka (JPN) bt Daniel Evans (GBR x24) 3-6, 6-4, 6-3

Aslan Karatsev bt Ugo Humbert (FRA) 7-5, 6-2

Hubert Hurkacz (POL x8) bt Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) 7-6 (7/5), 6-2

Alex De Minaur (AUS x25) bt Jordan Thompson (AUS) 6-2, 6-3

Taylor Fritz (USA x11) bt Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ) 6-3, 5-7, 6-3

Tommy Paul (USA) bt Karen Khachanov 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3)

Sebastian Korda (USA) bt Albert Ramos (ESP x32) 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-3

Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) bt Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN x7) 6-4, 6-2

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.