Younger players dominate Canadian Open quarterfinals in Montreal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
At the 2026 Canadian Open in Montreal, a historic quarterfinal lineup features only players born in the 2000s. The quarterfinals include Brandon Nakashima, 25, and 19-year-old Rafael Jódar, among others. Rising star Ben Shelton, defending his title, won a tightly contested match against João Fonseca. Shelton will face fellow young player Jakub Menšík in the semifinals, while Jódar is set to compete against Arthur Fils. The emergence of these younger players coincides with injuries to several established competitors.
- •2026 Canadian Open features all quarterfinalists born in the 2000s.
- •Ben Shelton defeated João Fonseca and will face Jakub Menšík next.
- •Rafael Jódar, at 19, could break into the top 10 with a strong performance.
- •Brandon Nakashima is the oldest quarterfinalist at 25 years old.
- •Injuries to seasoned players have opened the field for younger competitors.
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