Ben Shelton prevails in all-American final to retain Canadian Open title

American wins second straight Masters 1000 title Shelton improves to 6-0 against fellow American Norrie advances as Draper falls in Cincinnati Ben Shelton broke onto the scene by winning his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 championship a year ago in Toronto. He earned his second crown at that level ⁠by successfully defending his Canadian title on Thursday, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) to win the National Bank Open in Montreal. Continue reading...

Agencies · Thu, Aug 13, 2026, 8:08 PM
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Ben Shelton prevails in all-American final to retain Canadian Open title

American wins second straight Masters 1000 title
Shelton improves to 6-0 against fellow American
Norrie advances as Draper falls in Cincinnati

Ben Shelton broke onto the scene by winning his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 championship a year ago in Toronto.

He earned his second crown at that level ⁠by successfully defending his Canadian title on Thursday, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) to win the National Bank Open in Montreal.

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