Defending Champ Shelton Downs Fonseca, Advances to National Bank Open Quarterfinals
- On Sunday, defending champion Ben Shelton defeated Brazilian Joao Fonseca 6-3, 7-6 at IGA Stadium in Montreal, advancing to the National Bank Open quarterfinals.
- Fonseca committed 32 unforced errors amid windy conditions and twisted his ankle during a second-set smash attempt, while Shelton maintained control with 71 per cent of his first serves in play.
- Earlier on Sunday, 20-year-old American Learner Tien defeated Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante 6-4, 6-4, while Spain's Daniel Merida Aguilar eliminated Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-1.
- Shelton now awaits the winner of Sunday's late match between 13th seed Jakub Mensik of Czechia and Botic van de Zandschulp, while Tien prepares to face Merida in the quarterfinals.
- Merida has claimed 16 victories this breakthrough season following his title in Umag, while Shelton remains the highest-ranked player remaining after avoiding the early exits that sidelined other top seeds.
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The title holder and favourite Ben Shelton offered a quarter-final spot in Montreal by imposing with authority against Brazilian João Fonseca (6-3,7-6,[7/3]).
In other matches today, American Learner Tien (19th) defeated Argentinian Thiago Agustin Tirante (65th) 6-4, 6-4 and will face Spaniard Daniel Merida (63rd) in the quarterfinals. Merida defeated Tallon Griekspoor (69th) 6-3, 6-1 in 69 minutes. Shelton won the 2025 edition of this Masters 1000, held in Toronto, and continues his run this year in Montreal, as the two cities alternate hosting the Canadian tournament. The only Top 10 player still in…
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