Denis Shapovalov may have had a disappointing day in the office on Thursday night, but he put on a spectacle for his fans during his Citi Open pre-quarterfinal match against Japan’s Kei Nishikori.

At 1-1 40-15 in the second set, the rising Canadian star showed off his fine control by unleashing a no-look backhand shot from close the baseline.

His effort, however, didn’t help him seize the momentum as the 9^th seed went on to lose 6-7 (1) 3-6 to Nishirkori, the 7^th seed, in one hour and 42 minutes.

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This is not the first though that Shapovalov has stunned one and all with his impulsive backhand.

During his Rogers Cup quarter-final against Adrian Mannarino last year, the 19-year-old pulled off a stunning crosscourt backhand off a turnaround.

His effort was applauded by Mannarino, and the spectators of course (see video below).

DID YOU KNOW? Denis Shapovalov has lost more matches than he has lost since the grass-court season (3-5).