Ben Shelton claims Canadian Open title in Montreal

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Ben Shelton claims Canadian Open title in Montreal
Summary

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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  • Shelton defeated Nakashima 6-3, 7-6(4) to win the title.
  • He did not drop a set in six matches during the tournament.
  • This is Shelton's second ATP 1000 title and seventh overall in the Open era.
  • His victory moved him to No. 4 in the ATP rankings.
  • Shelton will participate in the Cincinnati tournament next.
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Ben Shelton successfully defended Canadian Open title, and he did it without dropping a set.

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