Ben Shelton claims Canadian Open title in Montreal

Ben Shelton successfully defended his title at the Canadian Open, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6(4) on August 15, 2026. This victory marks Shelton's second ATP 1000 tournament win, and he did not drop a set throughout the tournament. Shelton had faced challenges earlier in the season, holding a 1-4 record in Masters 1000 events before this success. The win allowed him to gain 1,000 ranking points, moving him to No. 4 in the ATP rankings. Next, he will compete at the Cincinnati tournament, where he reached the quarterfinals last year.

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