Overview

• Shelton defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round of the National Bank Open in Toronto, marking his first career win over the Frenchman.
• According to Infosys ATP Stats, he won 90 percent of his first-serve points and saved both break points he faced in the match.
• The victory represented Shelton’s 25th match win at an ATP Masters 1000 event and extended his recent hot streak to eight wins in ten matches.
• Competing as the fourth seed at a career-high world No. 7, he will next face Brandon Nakashima or Ethan Quinn in his bid for a first Masters 1000 title.
• Andrey Rublev also advanced in straight sets by beating Hugo Gaston 6-2, 6-3 to record his 250th hard-court victory.