Shelton vs Nakashima: All-American Final Shock in Montreal!

 

Shelton vs Nakashima: All-American Canadian Open Final!

An all-American blockbuster title match is set in Montreal. Defending champion Ben Shelton will square off against countryman Brandon Nakashima in the final of the Canadian Open 2026.

This marks the first all-American ATP Masters 1000 final in over two decades, giving both players massive momentum heading into the upcoming US Open.

Shelton Continues Flawless Title Defense

Fifth seed Ben Shelton stormed into the final after cruising past 20-year-old Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 in Wednesday's semi-final.

Shelton—who has yet to drop a single set throughout his entire title-defense campaign in Montreal—overcame a minor scare in the second set when he required quick medical attention for scraped elbows after colliding with the back wall. He brushed off the injury to close out the match in dominant fashion.

"I feel great on these hard courts right now, and getting back to the final here in Montreal means everything," Shelton said after his semi-final win.

Shelton vs Nakashima 

Nakashima Reaches Maiden Masters 1000 Final

On the other side of the draw, 28th seed Brandon Nakashima produced a clinical performance to end the run of 19-year-old Spanish qualifier Rafael Jodar, winning 7-6(3), 6-4.

The victory propels the 24-year-old American into his first career ATP Masters 1000 final. Nakashima's steady baseline play and improved serve have been the key factors behind his breakthrough week in Canada.

Final Head-to-Head & Match Outlook

• Head-to-Head Record: Ben Shelton leads Brandon Nakashima 5-0 in their career ATP head-to-head encounters.

• Stakes: Shelton is chasing his second consecutive Canadian Open title and 7th ATP career trophy, while Nakashima is hunting his first Masters 1000 crown.

With both players serving at peak efficiency on fast hard courts, expect a fast-paced, high-powered final in Montreal.