Ben Shelton prepares to defend Canadian Open title in Montréal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Ben Shelton begins defending his Canadian Open title this week in Montréal after winning it last year in Toronto. Despite a quarterfinal exit in Washington, D.C., he focuses on ranking leads and momentum ahead of the US Open. Shelton, currently ranked ninth in the ATP Race to Turin, is seeded fifth in Montréal. He aims to improve his performance during the North American hardcourt swing, preparing for what he views as a crucial season stretch.
- •Shelton captured his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto last year.
- •He reached the quarterfinals in Cincinnati following his title run in 2025.
- •Shelton has won three titles this season but has struggled at Masters 1000 events.
- •He awaits the winner of Jeson Brooksby and Adam Walton in the first round.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Easy To Get Lost in Your Mind’ – Ben Shelton Addresses Title Defense Expectations in Montréal
"The biggest challenge of Ben Shelton’s young career awaits this week as he begins the defense of his Canadian Open title. The American captured his maiden ATP Masters 1000 crown in Toronto 12 months ago, but the prospect of defending those ranking points is not weighing on his mind.
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