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Ben Shelton prepares for match against João Fonseca at Canadian Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:55 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Ben Shelton prepares for match against João Fonseca at Canadian Open

Summary

Ben Shelton is set to face João Fonseca on August 9 at the Canadian Open in Montréal. Shelton, the highest-ranked seed remaining, seeks to defend his title after a tournament filled with upsets. Fonseca, a rising star, has emerged from high-profile victories, including wins over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Casper Ruud, and aims for his first Masters 1000 success. The Brazilian is confident, having gained valuable experience earlier this season despite previous losses to Shelton.

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•Shelton is the highest-ranked seed left in the draw.
•Fonseca reached the fourth round with victories over Tsitsipas and Ruud.
•This is their second career meeting; Shelton won their previous encounter.
•Both players have been performing strongly in recent matches.
•The match is slated for August 9 at IGA Stadium.

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6:55 PMYahoo Sports — João Fonseca Sends Warning to Ben Shelton Ahead of Canadian Open Duel

What they're saying

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Ben Shelton is gearing up for a stern test against rising teenage star João Fonseca as he continues his title defense at the 2026 Canadian Open. The American is the highest-ranked seed remaining in the draw after a tournament that has produced several major upsets.
— Yahoo Sports

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