American Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title, defeating compatriot Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the National Bank Open final in Montreal.
Key facts
- Ben Shelton beat Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the National Bank Open final.
- It is Shelton's second ATP Masters 1000 title, both won at the Canadian Open.
- The win improves Shelton to 6-0 against fellow American Nakashima.
- Cameron Norrie advanced in Cincinnati as Jack Draper fell.
Ben Shelton retained his Canadian Open title on Thursday, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) to win the National Bank Open in Montreal, according to the Guardian.
The victory gave Shelton his second ATP Masters 1000 championship. He had broken onto the scene a year ago by winning his first-ever Masters 1000 title in Toronto, and successfully defending the crown adds a second at that level.
The all-American final also extended Shelton’s perfect head-to-head record against Nakashima, improving to 6-0 against his compatriot.
Shelton closed out the match in straight sets, taking the first set 6-3 before edging a tie-break to seal the second set 7-6 (4).
In separate action, the Guardian reported that Cameron Norrie advanced in Cincinnati as Jack Draper fell.
The result confirms Shelton’s growing standing at the Masters 1000 level, with both of his titles at that tier coming at the Canadian Open.
Why it matters
Retaining a Masters 1000 title marks Ben Shelton as a consistent force at the top level of men's tennis rather than a one-off winner. His unbeaten record against Nakashima and back-to-back Canadian Open crowns underline his momentum heading into the rest of the season.
Frequently asked questions
Who did Ben Shelton beat in the Canadian Open final?
Shelton defeated fellow American Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the National Bank Open final in Montreal.
How many Masters 1000 titles does Shelton have?
This was Shelton's second ATP Masters 1000 title, with both coming at the Canadian Open.
What is Shelton's record against Nakashima?
The win improved Shelton to 6-0 against fellow American Nakashima.