Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime eliminated at Shanghai Masters in Round 2

Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are out of the Shanghai Masters after two rounds.

Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., lost 6-3, 7-5 to Ben Shelton, who made the quarterfinals in Shanghai
last year.

Shelton struck 11 aces and never faced a break point in the 77-minute match. Shapovalov mustered only 11 winners and finished with five double faults.

"I'm trying to work on being a little bit more calm and focused on the court," Shelton said. "I think that it's important for my evolution, and in the evolution of my game, that I continue to be able to focus for extended periods of time and really lock in to play at a higher level for more than one set. I thought I did a great job of that today."

Shelton hit 21 winners and won 12 of the 13 points on his second serve to set up a third-round meeting with Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena, a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) winner against No. 21 seed Arthur Fils of France.

WATCH | Shapovalov collects only 11 winners in 2nd-round loss in Shanghai:

Shapovalov improved to 2-1 in his career against Italian Lorenzo Sonego on Wednesday with a 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) result in the first round. The victory marked the Canadian's 200th career win on tour.

Alexandre Muller of France beat 18th-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-2, on Friday with the Montreal athlete having now lost the opening match at four of his last five tour-level tournaments.

Muller advances to face 12th-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas, who had a stern test against Kei Nishikori but prevailed 7-6 (6), 6-4 in 105 minutes, avenging a defeat to his Japanese opponent at the Montreal Masters in August.

WATCH | Auger-Aliassime falls in straight sets to Muller in China:

There was a surprise outcome Friday as 91st-ranked