Pospisil V vs Shapovalov D prediction

In Denis Shapovalov's first match since his titanic struggle against Novak Djokovic in the ATP Cup quarterfinals, the Canadian will face his countryman Vasek Pospisil. Shapovalov is currently ranket at a career high 13th in the world and will surely be targeting a deep run in Auckland, where the conditions should suit his aggressive style of play. But Pospisil looked in good touch against Joao Sousa, dropping hsi serve only once in a 6:4 6:2 win, having also not dropped a set in coming through the qualifying. And whilst this is the first meeting between the two, they should know each other's games well. I expect Shapovalov to win this match. Good luck !