Ben Shelton dominates Zizou Bergs to reach fourth round in Montreal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Ben Shelton advanced to the fourth round of the ATP Montreal Masters after defeating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday. The defending champion showcased his powerful serve, hitting eight aces and securing three love games during the match. Shelton capitalized on errors from his opponent, transitioning to the round of 16 for the first time this season. He awaits the winner of Casper Ruud versus Joao Fonseca. Tallon Griekspoor also progressed, overcoming Matteo Arnakdi 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 after a slow start in his match and will meet Daniel Merida next.
- •Shelton won against Bergs in 65 minutes.
- •Griekspoor came back from a set down to win.
- •Shelton is the highest-ranked player remaining in the draw.
- •Griekspoor faces Daniel Merida in the next round.
- •Ruud's next match will determine Shelton's opponent.
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Shelton sweeps Fonseca to reach another Montreal quarter-final
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Shelton storms to Montreal win as title defence solidifies
"Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday in reaching the fourth round of the ATP Montreal Masters.Tallon Griekspoor followed up his defeat of top-seeded Roland Garros champion Alexander Zverev, with the Dutchman gaining late momentum and getting through a rough patch for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Matteo Arnakdi.
"Defending champion Ben Shelton kept a clean slate at the ATP Montreal Masters on Sunday, holding off a challenge from Joao Fonseca to power 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) into the quarter-finals.He will try to extend his streak of cement success to five in a row when he plays a first Masters quarter-final against US 12th seed Learner Tien, who wore down Argentine Thiago Tirante 6-4, 6-4.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 12:39 AMShelton sweeps Fonseca to reach another Montreal quarter-final
Defending champion Ben Shelton kept a clean slate at the ATP Montreal Masters on Sunday, holding off a challenge from Joao Fonseca to power 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) into the quarter-finals.He will try to extend his streak of cement success to five in a row when he plays a first Masters quarter-final against US 12th seed Learner Tien, who wore down Argentine Thiago Tirante 6-4, 6-4.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:59 PMShelton storms to Montreal win as title defence solidifies
Ben Shelton threw down eight aces and produced three love games in the second set in dominating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-2 on Friday in reaching the fourth round of the ATP Montreal Masters.Tallon Griekspoor followed up his defeat of top-seeded Roland Garros champion Alexander Zverev, with the Dutchman gaining late momentum and getting through a rough patch for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Matteo Arnakdi.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
ATP•Sep 22, 2026, 2:37 PMGB out of BJK Cup as Kartal & Boulter beaten by Czechs
ATP•Sep 22, 2026, 1:44 PMNorth Country Sports Scoreboard: Saturday, September 19, 2026
ATP•Sep 22, 2026, 1:30 PMDirk Nowitzki Foundation Marks 25 Years Of Giving Back To North Texas Children
ATP•Sep 22, 2026, 10:06 AMPrep Spotlight: Getting to know Mustang cross country runner Piper Hesse
ATP•Sep 22, 2026, 9:26 AM“Brutal Competitor”- Jannik Sinner Sent Major Warning by Legendary Coach Amid Asian Swing Rumors
ATP•Sep 22, 2026, 8:00 AMJoao Fonseca to skip the Asian swing as he issues statement on ‘very challenging’ 2026