Canada’s Denis Shapovalov drops opener to Botic van de Zandschulp at Miami Open

Canada's Denis Shapovalov and Liam Draxl bounced out of first round of Miami Open

MIAMI — Canada’s Denis Shapovalov and Liam Draxl were both eliminated in the first round of the men's singles tournament of the Miami Open on Thursday.

Canada’s Denis Shapovalov drops opener to Botic van de Zandschulp at Miami Open

MIAMI - Canada’s Denis Shapovalov dropped a 7-5, 6-3 decision to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the opening round of the Miami Open on Thursday.

Canada's Denis Shapovalov drops opener to Botic van de Zandschulp at Miami Open

MIAMI - Canada’s Denis Shapovalov dropped a 7-5, 6-3 decision to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the opening round of the Miami Open on Thursday.

Canada's Shapovalov drops opener to Van de Zandschulp at Miami Open

Canada’s Denis Shapovalov and Liam Draxl were both eliminated in the first round of the men’s singles tournament of the Miami Open on Thursday. Shapovalov dropped a 7-5, 6-3 decision to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands before Draxl lost to France’s Quentin Halys 7-6(4), 6-1, 6-1. Shapovalov, from Richmond Hill, Ont., fought off four match points before finally falling in one hour 31 minutes.  The 24-year-old Draxl, from Newmarket, Ont.…