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Ben Shelton defends Canadian Open title with victory over Brandon Nakashima
Ben Shelton has successfully defended his Canadian Open title, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6(4) in the ATP Masters 1000 final in Montreal. This victory marks Shelton’s second consecutive Canadian Open championship and his seventh career ATP title.
Shelton’s performance was notably dominant, as he completed the entire tournament without dropping a single set. In doing so, he becomes the first player to win the tournament without losing a set since Novak Djokovic in 2016. He also joins an elite group of players—including Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal—who have successfully defended this title in the 21st century.
The all-American final was the first at the Masters 1000 level since 2003. The win is expected to elevate Shelton from tenth to sixth in the ATP world rankings. For Nakashima, the runner-up finish marks a career-high ranking of number 22.
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ATP · Ben Shelton · Brandon Nakashima · Elena Rybakina · IGA Stadium · Iga Świątek · Montreal · National Bank Open · Rafael Nadal · Toronto
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shelton is the first man to repeat as champion at the Canadian Open since Rafael Nadal in 2019.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shelton defeated Brandon Nakashima with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (4). toronto.citynews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shelton recorded a serve of 230 kilometres per hour and did not surrender a break point during the match. toronto.citynews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shelton moved up to sixth in the ATP tour rankings. toronto.citynews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rafael Matos and Orlando Luz won the men's doubles final. toronto.citynews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Ben Shelton won the men's singles title at the National Bank Open. toronto.citynews.ca