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  "id": 620574,
  "title": "Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/defending-champion-shelton-rolls-into-montreal-semis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T01:05:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/12/defending-champion-shelton-rolls-into-montreal-semis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nMeanwhile, 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.",
  "summary": "World number 10 Ben Shelton will meet either fellow American Learner Tien or Spain's Daniel Merida in Wednesday's semi-final.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/defending-champion-shelton-rolls-into-montreal-semis-622342",
        "published": "2026-08-12T01:05:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/defending-champion-shelton-rolls-into-montreal-semis-622222",
        "published": "2026-08-12T02:03:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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