Shapovalov has once again claimed a tour title, a feat shared only with the Gemini duo!

The Washington tournament kicked off yesterday, and it's worth reflecting on last week's champions. Notably, Shapovalov secured another title, leaving a strong impression. This achievement places him on a record list that only he and the post-2000 Gemini stars share—players who have won at least three ATP titles since November 2024. Let's take a look at the titles won by these three players!

Alcaraz (5 titles): Rotterdam, Monte Carlo, Rome, French Open, London

At the Australian Open earlier this year, Alcaraz, aiming for a Grand Slam, missed another chance, losing to Djokovic in the quarterfinals. Despite having won titles at the Sunshine Double in previous years, he couldn't continue that momentum this year.

After facing setbacks in his familiar surroundings, Alcaraz seems to have entered a breakthrough mode. He made a remarkable debut at the Rotterdam tournament, claiming victory and filling the gap in his honors in this category.

Upon arriving at the clay Masters events, his success continued. Previously struggling to win a match at the Monte Carlo Masters, he surprised everyone by clinching the title. At the Rome Masters, he was equally dominant, giving no chances to Sinner, who was returning to competition after three months, thus achieving a clay Grand Slam.

In the crucial French Open final, facing Sinner again, Alcaraz found himself in a precarious situation but managed to turn it around, ultimately defending his title at the Musketeers' Cup.

Sinner (3 titles): ATP Finals, Australian Open, Wimbledon

While Alcaraz's five titles shine brightly, Sinner's accomplishments are also commendable. First, at the star-studded ATP Finals, Sinner defeated Fritz after the US Open to claim his first title in this event.

Moving to the Australian Open, defending his title was almost a foregone conclusion, as he decisively won against Zverev, who was back in the Grand Slam title race.

At Wimbledon, Sinner, making his debut in the finals, faced the champion of the past two years, Alcaraz, who had already established a five-match winning streak against him. The Italian pulled off an impressive upset, ultimately securing the Challenger's Cup.

Shapovalov (3 titles): Belgrade, Dallas, Los Cabos

Although the significance of Shapovalov's three titles may not match those of the two above, they are likely to greatly enhance his confidence.

In Belgrade, he lifted the tour title trophy after several years. This year, he first claimed victory at the upgraded Dallas tournament, marking his first 500-level title. While his Grand Slam results haven't been stellar, he has once again added a tour title to his record within six months, and his ranking has returned to the top thirty.

So, the question arises: what are the chances that Shapovalov can win a Masters title or even replicate the Grand Slam semifinal feat from previous years?(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Luo Cheng Qiye)