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Ben Shelton Wins Maiden Masters 1000 Title in Toronto

His father’s tactical guidance sparked his comeback, positioning him for greater consistency at upcoming tournaments.

Overview

  • Shelton outlasted Karen Khachanov 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 trophy at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
  • At 22 years old, he became the youngest American to win a Masters 1000 event since Andy Roddick in 2004.
  • The victory elevated Shelton to a career-high No. 6 in the PIF ATP Rankings.
  • He credited his father and coach, Bryan Shelton, for pivotal in-match advice that shifted momentum in the later sets.
  • Shelton plans to leverage this breakthrough by sharpening his consistency and strategic scouting at the Cincinnati Open.