Denis Shapovalov defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 6-2 at the Shanghai Masters on Monday, setting up a second-round encounter with defending champion Novak Djokovic.
The first game of the match stretched to 15 minutes before Tiafoe held serve, but Shapovalov eventually took control with a break in the first set and two more in the second.
"The start of the match was really important and I was trying to step up from the first game," Shapovalov said.
"I think the first game helped me find a rhythm on his serve."
"It's going to be a tough one, but I have a great game and I think I have a chance to beat him."
"I'm going to try to see what I can do to give back."
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