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Shelton Hits Career-High No. 7 as He and de Minaur Chase First Top-10 Win

They enter the third round in Toronto still craving a win over a top-10 opponent ahead of their US Open campaigns.

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Gabriel Diallo of Canada celebrates his win against Matteo Gigante of Italy at the Toronto ATP Masters
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Overview

  • Shelton defeated Adrian Mannarino 6–2, 6–3 to reach the Canadian Open third round, winning 90% of his first-serve points and saving both break points he faced.
  • His victory also marked his 25th ATP Masters 1000 match win, making him the youngest American since Andy Roddick to reach that milestone at 22 years and 291 days.
  • Shelton’s strong Toronto form propelled him to a career-high No. 7 in the PIF ATP rankings as he pursues his maiden Masters 1000 title.
  • Alex de Minaur progressed to the same stage in Toronto but continues this season without a win over any top-10 opponent.
  • They head into the US Open aiming to end their top-10 drought and position themselves for deeper runs at Grand Slam level.