From the off Denis was playing that bit better than Kyle, and had a bigger serve and backhand. He was also going for his shots more. Kyle didn't play particularly badly, but didn't step up or seem to get fired up when needed, or use the crowd.
I hope Kyle can play next week and get some more grass time, and I'd love Denis to get a Wimby WC on the back of that. I know he lost it at DC, but he is an up and coming talent.
To be fair to Kyle, Shapovolov looked a great talent, i liked his game, a degree of flair, go for it strokes. Well done to him. Berdych next, hope Shapovolov can get through that one