Atlanta Open 2024: Denis Shapovalov vs David Goffin preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and pick

Fixture: Denis Shapovalov vs David Goffin

Date: 22 July 2024

Tournament: Atlanta Open 2024

Round: First Round (Round of 32)

Venue: Atlanta, USA

Category: ATP 250

Surface: Hardcourt

Prize money: $737,170

Live telecast: USA: Tennis Channel | UK: Amazon Prime | Australia: beIN Sports | Canada: TSN

Denis Shapovalov vs David Goffin preview

Shapovalov at The Wimbledon Championships 2024 [Getty]

Former World No. 10 Denis Shapovalov will take on David Goffin in the first round of the Atlanta Open on Monday.

Shapovalov has had quite an ordinary start to the season, chalking up 12 wins from 28 matches, including third round appearances at the French Open, Miami Open, and the Madrid Open. He also reached the last 16 of the Stuttgart Open, where he lost to Matteo Berrettini in straight sets.

The Canadian showed some promising performances recently at the Wimbledon Championships. He defeated Nicolas Jarry and Daniel Altmaier en route to the third round, but couldn't get past Ben Shelton. The American outlasted Shapovalov in a thrilling five-set encounter 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

David Goffin, meanwhile, has had a tough season so far on the men's tour. He's chalked up three wins from 13 matches, including second round appearances at the French Open and the Rotterdam Open. He also reached the main draw of the Australian Open and the Wimbledon Championships via qualifiers but lost in the first round at both events.

The Belgian showed glimpses of his top form at the ATP Ilkley Challenger this month. He outfoxed the likes of Terence Atmane and Zachary Svajda en route to the finals and then showed his class against Harold Mayot to lift the title. Goffin defeated the Frenchman Mayot in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.

Denis Shapovalov vs David Goffin head-to-head

The head-to-head between Shapovalov and Goffin is poised at 1-1. Shapovalov won their most recent encounter at the 2020 US Open.

Denis Shapovalov vs David Goffin odds4

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Denis Shapovalov
David Goffin

Odds will be updated when available.

Denis Shapovalov vs David Goffin prediction

Shapovalov at the Australian Open [Getty]

Shapovalov and Goffin have both been out of form this season. With the 2024 Paris Olympics on the horizon, they have a chance to find their range at the Atlanta Open and build some momentum.

Shapovalov was considered one of the most talented youngsters on the men's tour. He's struggled to reach the finals of an ATP event since securing a runner-up finish at the 2022 Vienna Open. The Canadian has looked determined to turn things around this year and will be hoping to begin on a strong note.

Goffin is going through a rough patch on the men's tour. His last title-winning run came at the 2022 Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, where he defeated Alex Molcan in the finals. The Belgian likes to play long rallies before making his move and has a decent all-around game.

Their head-to-head record suggests a close battle on the cards in Atlanta. It is most likely that Shapovalov keeps his opponent on the back foot with his heavy groundstrokes, especially off the forehand. Considering their recent results and record on hard courts, the Canadian should be able to pass this test in the first round.

Pick: Shapovalov to win in three sets.