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Ben Shelton Clinches Masters 1000 Crown in Toronto

Shelton’s victory marks his biggest career triumph after rallying past Karen Khachanov in a deciding-set tiebreak.

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Ben Shelton of the USA serves to Karen Khachanov of Russia in the final at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Overview

  • Shelton overcame Khachanov 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (3) to secure the National Bank Open men’s singles title on Centre Court at Sobeys Stadium.
  • The 22-year-old American earns his first Masters 1000 trophy, boosting his career ATP titles to three and moving to a world No. 6 ranking.
  • He reached the final by defeating second-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American semifinal on Wednesday.
  • Khachanov advanced to the championship match after upsetting top seed Alexander Zverev in a third-set tiebreak in the other semifinal.
  • With the Masters 1000 event concluded, leading players such as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are shifting their focus to U.S. Open preparations.