Bloodied but unbowed, defending champ Shelton reaches Montreal final
Defending champion Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding as he steamrolled Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 to reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters on Wednesday.Nakashima held off Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 to book his first ATP Masters final.
Brandon Nakashima has advanced to the final of the ATP Montreal Masters after defeating Rafael Jodar in a hard-fought match. Defending champion Ben Shelton overcame a serious injury to secure a victory over Learner Tien, setting himself up for a rematch against Nakashima in Toronto. Nakashima, a teenager, held off Spanish rival Rafael Jodar to book his spot in the final.
The last all-American pair to compete in a Masters event was Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton, who has won this title four times already, praised his performance under pressure and expressed his intention to give his all in the upcoming match. Nakashima, 25, will make history by competing in his first Masters final, a tournament that is of significant importance to him.
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