Iga Swiatek and Ben Shelton Crowned Canadian Open Champions After Stunning Finals

Iga Swiatek and Ben Shelton Crowned Canadian Open Champions

The 2026 Canadian Open has produced two new champions, with Iga Swiatek and Ben Shelton both lifting the singles trophies after impressive performances in their respective finals.

Swiatek claimed the women's title in Toronto, while Shelton successfully defended his men's championship in Montreal.

Swiatek Dominates Rybakina in the Final

Iga Swiatek delivered one of her strongest performances of the season when she defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the women's final.

The Polish star controlled the match from the beginning and never allowed Rybakina to settle into her rhythm.

The victory gave Swiatek her first title of the 2026 season and a major confidence boost heading into the final part of the hard-court season.

After a difficult and inconsistent year, the Canadian Open triumph could prove to be an important turning point for the former world No. 1.

A Statement Victory for Swiatek

Rybakina entered the final having produced some impressive performances throughout the tournament, but Swiatek was simply too consistent on the big stage.

The Polish star saved important break points and took advantage of Rybakina's errors to establish control.

With the US Open approaching, the victory gives Swiatek valuable momentum at exactly the right time.

Shelton Defends His Canadian Open Crown

On the men's side, Ben Shelton completed a remarkable title defence by defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6(4).

It was an historic all-American Masters 1000 final, with Shelton once again proving too strong for Nakashima.

Shelton's victory marks his second Masters 1000 title and seventh career ATP Tour trophy.

Even more impressively, he completed the tournament without dropping a set.

Shelton Continues His Rise

The American had endured some difficult results earlier in the season, but Montreal proved to be a completely different story.

Shelton's powerful serve, aggressive forehand and ability to play attacking tennis under pressure made him extremely difficult to stop.

In the final, he broke Nakashima twice in the opening set before producing another strong performance in the second-set tiebreak.

The victory also made Shelton the first player since Rafael Nadal in 2019 to successfully defend the Canadian Open men's title.

Two Champions, One Huge Boost

Swiatek and Shelton now leave Canada with something even more valuable than trophies: confidence.

Both players will enter the next stage of the hard-court season with renewed belief, while their victories could have a major impact on their preparations for the US Open.

For Swiatek, it is a long-awaited first title of the season.

For Shelton, it is confirmation that he can compete with the very best on the biggest stages.

What Comes Next?

With the US Open approaching, both champions will now turn their attention to the next major challenge.

Swiatek will hope her Canadian Open breakthrough can launch a strong run in New York, while Shelton will look to carry his incredible Montreal form into the rest of the American hard-court swing.

Two finals. Two champions. One unforgettable Canadian Open.