Ben Shelton prepares to defend title in Montreal amid player withdrawals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:28 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Ben Shelton is set to defend his Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open in Montreal. Several top players, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, are absent due to scheduling changes and injuries. Shelton commented on the increasing player withdrawals, questioning the sustainability of the current tennis schedule. He emphasized the toll of injuries on players as they navigate a congested calendar. Shelton is looking to replicate last year's success after winning his maiden Masters 1000 title in Toronto after similar withdrawals last year.
- •Ben Shelton defends his title at the Canadian Open in Montreal.
- •Top players Sinner, Alcaraz, and Djokovic are absent.
- •Shelton questions the sustainability of the current tennis schedule.
- •He has won three titles this season but seeks consistency.
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton Addresses Montréal Fiasco After Jannik Sinner Snub – ‘How’s the Guy Going To Play Every Tournament?’
"Ben Shelton will soon be faced with the task of defending his Masters 1000 trophy in Montréal. Much like his title run in Toronto last year, the American will enter the tournament with the sport’s biggest names, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, absent from the field.
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