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  "id": 622222,
  "title": "Defending champion Shelton rolls into Montreal semis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/defending-champion-shelton-rolls-into-montreal-semis-622222",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T02:03:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/08/1509301/defending-champion-shelton-rolls-montreal-semis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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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",
        "published": "2026-08-12T01:05:13.000Z"
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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."
}