Shapovalov led before retiring from Paris Masters opening match with lower-body injury
Canada's Denis Shapovalov will not be advancing at the Paris Masters.
The Richmond Hill, Ont., native was unable to continue in his first-round match against Russian Karen Khachanov on Monday in Nanterre, France.
Shapovalov was ahead 3-6, 7-6 (6), 4-1 when he retired from the match.
He appeared to be dealing with a leg or groin injury.
Shapovalov finished with eight aces to five double faults and broke on two of his three opportunities.
He is part of Canada's team for the eight-nation Davis Cup knockout tournament, which opens against Czechia on Nov. 24 in Bologna, Italy.


