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Ben Shelton prepares for Cincinnati Open amid Djokovic's presence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:52 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Ben Shelton prepares for Cincinnati Open amid Djokovic's presence

Summary

Ben Shelton, the defending Canadian Open champion, is set to compete in the Cincinnati Open beginning Sunday. Jim Courier believes Shelton has significant momentum following his unblemished title run in Montreal, but warned that Novak Djokovic could pose a challenging matchup. With Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing from the tournament, Courier indicated that Shelton's path to success may have become easier. Shelton, currently ranked 10th in the world, previously won the Canadian Open without dropping a set and will face Jaime Faria in the first round.

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By the Numbers

•Ben Shelton defends Canadian Open title without dropping a set.
•Jim Courier warns Shelton about facing Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati.
•Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have withdrawn from the tournament.
•Shelton faces Jaime Faria in the first round of the Cincinnati Open.

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10:52 AMYahoo Sports — Jim Courier Sends Ben Shelton Warning About Novak Djokovic Despite Alcaraz & Sinner Missing Cincinnati Open

What they're saying

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Tennis legend Jim Courier believes that the defending Canadian Open champion Ben Shelton has all the momentum necessary to tear through Cincinnati, but has also warned the American to watch out as the Serbian legend Novak Djokovic is also part of the draw. According to Courier, Shelton’s road to the Cincinnati title has become way easier with the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
— Yahoo Sports

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