• Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, serves to Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, during men’s first round Toronto Masters tennis action in Toronto on Monday, July 25, 2016. Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Canadian Press / AP
    Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, serves to Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, during men’s first round Toronto Masters tennis action in Toronto on Monday, July 25, 2016. Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Canadian Press / AP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada plays a shot against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada plays a shot against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Nick Kyrgios of Australia plays a shot against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Nick Kyrgios of Australia plays a shot against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, returns to Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, during men’s first round Toronto Masters tennis action in Toronto on Monday, July 25, 2016. Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Canadian Press / AP
    Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, returns to Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, during men’s first round Toronto Masters tennis action in Toronto on Monday, July 25, 2016. Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Canadian Press / AP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada plays a shot against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada plays a shot against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada prepares to serve against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada prepares to serve against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada plays a shot against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada plays a shot against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada reacts in his match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada reacts in his match against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts in his match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during Day 1 of the Rogers Cup at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Nick Kyrgios of Australia reacts in his match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during Day 1 of the Rogers Cup at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada attempts to return a ball to Nick Kyrgios of Australia (not pictured) during the first round of the Toronto Masters tennis tournament at Aviva Centre. Nick Turchiaro / USA Today Sports
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada attempts to return a ball to Nick Kyrgios of Australia (not pictured) during the first round of the Toronto Masters tennis tournament at Aviva Centre. Nick Turchiaro / USA Today Sports
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates going up 5-2 in the final set against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates going up 5-2 in the final set against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates his victory over Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates his victory over Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates going up 5-2 in the final set against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates going up 5-2 in the final set against Nick Kyrgios of Australia during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
  • Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, celebrates his win against Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, during men’s first round Toronto Masters tennis action in Toronto on Monday, July 25, 2016. Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Canadian Press / AP
    Denis Shapovalov, of Canada, celebrates his win against Nick Kyrgios, of Australia, during men’s first round Toronto Masters tennis action in Toronto on Monday, July 25, 2016. Aaron Vincent Elkaim / The Canadian Press / AP
  • Nick Kyrgios of Australia sits at the end of the court and waits for the final game in his match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP
    Nick Kyrgios of Australia sits at the end of the court and waits for the final game in his match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during Day 1 of the Toronto Masters at the Aviva Centre on July 25, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images / AFP

Meet Denis Shapovalov, 17, junior Wimbledon champ who beat Nick Kyrgios in Toronto – in pictures


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Denis Shapovalov, 17, caused a huge upset over Nick Kyrgios in the first round of the Toronto Masters on Monday night. The 17-year-old won the junior tournament at Wimbledon earlier this month. Here are some vitals on the young talent:

Birth date: April 15, 1999

Height: 6ft 0in (1.83m)

Weight: 70kg (155lbs)

From: Richmond Hill, Ontario

Plays: left-handed, one-hand backhand

Career ATP-level record: 1-1, after beating Kyrgios