Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis
MONTREAL: Ben Shelton took another step toward defending his ATP Montreal Masters title on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-1 quarter-finals hammering of Jakub Mensik for his 10th straight victory in Canada.
Ben Shelton secured his place in the Montreal Masters semifinals by defeating Jakub Mensik 6-3, 6-1 in the quarterfinals. The world number 10 player was dominant throughout, winning 18 points and committing only three unforced errors. Shelton's 72-minute performance was a testament to his consistency, as he has yet to lose a set at this event.
His victory continued a streak of 10 straight wins in Canada. In the other semifinal, Rafael Jodar advanced from a tough match against Arthur Fils, winning 7-6 (7/5), 6-3. Jodar, a 19-year-old Spanish teen, will face Brandon Nakashima in the semifinals. Nakashima, who reached his breakthrough Masters semi-final, emphasized the crucial role of his serve in securing the win. With three American men now in the last four, the field in Montreal is heating up.
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