Shelton shrugs off injury scare to reach Montreal final
Ben Shelton shook off a nasty crash into a backcourt hoarding to steamroll Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 and reach the final of the ATP Montreal Masters.
Ben Shelton overcame a serious injury scare to defeat Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 at the ATP 1000 National Bank Open in Montreal. Shelton, the defending champion, will face Brandon Nakashima in the final after Nakashima's 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 win over Rafael Jodar. Shelton received treatment for a bleeding elbow and finger injury during the match but remained focused.
He praised his performance, stating it was the best he's played all season. Nakashima will be competing in his first ATP Masters final, having defeated Jodar in a hard-fought five-set match.
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