Shelton does the double in Canada
The American beat Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) to win his second consecutive Masters 1000 trophy.
Ben Shelton won his second consecutive Masters 1000 trophy in Canada on Thursday, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). This marked his first ATP title for the year and his seventh career title. Shelton joined a select group of tennis players, including Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal, who have achieved back-to-back Masters 1000 victories in Canada during this century.
The final between Americans was the first since 1995 when Andre Agassi played Pete Sampras. Shelton's victory came without dropping a single set, showcasing his mental toughness and focus throughout the tournament. He now stands at sixth in the rankings, having won four titles this season on different surfaces.
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