Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis
World number 10 Ben Shelton will meet either fellow American Learner Tien or Spain's Daniel Merida in Wednesday's semi-final.
Ben Shelton advanced to the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters on Tuesday, defeating Jakub Mensik 6-3, 6-1. This marked his 10th straight victory in Canada, setting him up to face either Learner Tien or Daniel Merida in the next round. Shelton, the world's 10th-ranked player, expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating he felt great and played well from the start.
Meanwhile, Rafael Jodar booked his semi-final spot at the tournament, achieving this feat in only his fifth ATP Masters 1000 event. Jodar defeated Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, despite a slight ankle tweak that didn't hinder his performance. The 19-year-old will face American Brandon Nakashima in the semi-final, a match that could determine the finalist for Thursday's championship.
Nakashima's breakthrough came in just 77 minutes, as he overcame Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3, showcasing a strong serve that proved crucial in the match.
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