Overview

• Shelton advanced to the Canadian Open last 16 by beating compatriot Brandon Nakashima 6-7, 6-2, 7-6(5) in a two-hour, 36-minute nocturnal match.
• He will face Italian Flavio Cobolli in the round of 16 as he aims to capture his first Masters 1000 title.
• The world No. 7 said he is working on serve patterns and court control to maintain offensive pressure against top opponents.
• He noted that cooler temperatures and shifting court conditions during late-night sessions pose a significant challenge at the National Bank Open.
• Former world No. 8 Jack Sock said Shelton must strengthen his backhand to contend with the tour’s top players.