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Time of India
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ben Shelton outshines Karen Khachanov to win ATP Toronto title; breaks USA's 22-year drought in Canada
Ben Shelton lifts the trophy after beating Karen Khachanov to win the ATP Toronto Open. (AP) Ben Shelton became the first American since Andy Roddick in 2003 to win an ATP Masters 1000 title in Canada, defeating Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) in Toronto on Thursday. The 22-year-old's victory will elevate him to sixth in the world rankings, surpassing Novak Djokovic. "It's a surreal feeling. It's been a long week. It was not an easy path to the finals. But my best tennis just came out when it mattered the most," Shelton said. The match lasted two hours and forty-five minutes, denying 11th seed Khachanov his second Masters title since his Paris Bercy victory in 2018. Shelton, playing with a heavily strapped right quadriceps muscle, dominated the final set tiebreaker with leads of 3-0 and 5-2. He secured the victory on his second match point, serving 16 aces throughout the match. The first set saw Khachanov break Shelton's serve to lead 4-3, but Shelton fought back to level at 5-5. Khachanov claimed the 64-minute opening set with a leaping volley winner after saving three set points in the 12th game. Technical issues disrupted the match during the fifth game of the second set when the computerised line calling system's audio failed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo Play resumed after a six-minute delay with Khachanov holding for 3-2. "I was clutch, I persevered, it was brilliant, I'm developing qualities that will help in tennis and in life," Shelton stated. "Karen was bullying me around the court, I felt like a freight train coming at me. The balls were coming fast but I was able to redirect. I hit some big shots and flipped the momentum of the match." Shelton, encouraged by his father-coach Bryan Shelton throughout the match, managed to break for a 5-4 lead in the second set. He saved four break points before winning the set with a decisive shot that left Khachanov on the ground. After securing victory, Shelton celebrated with his father, a former ATP player, in the stands. The Toronto victory marks Shelton's third career title, following his wins in Tokyo in 2023 and Houston in 2024. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Straits Times
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Ben Shelton tops Karen Khachanov to win first ATP Masters title in Toronto
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Ben Shelton lifts the trophy after defeating Karen Khachanov in the final in Toronto. TORONTO – Ben Shelton became the first American to win an ATP Masters 1000 title in Canada in more than two decades, as he defeated Karen Khachanov 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) in the Toronto final on Aug 7. The 22-year-old will also rise one place to sixth in the world rankings, overtaking 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic in the table. 'It's a surreal feeling,' said Shelton, who is the first American since Andy Roddick in 2003 to win the Canadian trophy. 'It's been a long week. It was not an easy path to the finals. 'But my best tennis just came out when it mattered the most.' The victory denied 11th seed Khachanov of Russia a chance of a second Masters title, more than six years after he won his first at Paris Bercy in 2018. Shelton, his right quadriceps muscle heavily strapped and at times appearing to be in some discomfort, stormed through a final set tiebreaker with leads of 3-0 and 5-2 on his opponent. The left-hander lined up four match points and converted on the second to clinch the biggest title of his career. The American fired 16 aces as he used his powerful serve to fuel the emotional comeback victory. He had lost serve to fall behind 4-3 in the opening set, but pegged Khachanov back to level the set at 5-5 before Khachanov, seeded 11th, took the first set – after saving three set points in the 12th game. Khachanov sealed the 64-minute opener on his first chance with a leaping volley winner which Shelton could not touch. For the second night in a row in a showpiece match, glitches in the heralded computerized line calling technology caused commotion. The problem came to light in the fifth game of the second set, when the audio went out and left the players uncertain as to what balls were in and which were out. After six minutes of discussion while play was halted, the system came back to life with Khachanov holding for 3-2 on the resumption as he scooped a volley winner past his opponent. Shelton, loudly encouraged by his father-coach after almost every point, managed to break for a 5-4 lead and held the margin as he saved four break points in the next game before sending over a winner which left Khachanov on the ground trying to make the return. With victory secured, Shelton scrambled into the stands to celebrate with his father, former ATP player Bryan Shelton. 'I was clutch, I persevered,it was brilliant, I'm developing qualities that will help in tennis and in life,' Shelton said. 'Karen was bullying me around the court, I felt like a freight train coming at me. The balls were coming fast but I was able to redirect. 'I hit some big shots and flipped the momentum of the match.' Toronto marks the third career title for Shelton after victories in Tokyo in 2023 and Houston in 2024. AFP
France 24
08-08-2025
- Sport
- France 24
American Shelton tops Khachanov to win first ATP Masters title in Toronto
The 22-year-old will rise one place to sixth in the world rankings, overtaking 24-time Grand Slam singles champion Novak Djokovic in the table. "It's a surreal feeling," said Shelton, who is the first American since Andy Roddick in 2003 to win the Canadian trophy. "It's been a long week. It was not an easy path to the finals. "But my best tennis just came out when it mattered the most." The victory in two and three-quarter hours denied 11th seed Khachanov a chance a a second Masters shied more than six years after he won his first at Paris Bercy in 2018. Shelton, his right quadriceps muscle heavily strapped and at times appearing to be in some discomfort, stormed through a final set tiebreaker with leads of 3-0 and 5-2 on his opponent. The left-hander lined up four match points and converted on the second to clinch the biggest title of his career. The American fired 16 aces as he used his powerful serve to fuel the emotional comeback victory. He had lost serve to fall behind 4-3 in the opening set, but pegged Khachanov back to level the set at 5-5 before Khachanov, seeded 11th, took the first set -- after saving three set points in the 12th game. Khachanov sealed the 64-minute opener on his first chance with a leaping volley winner which Shelton could not touch. For the second night in a row in a showpiece match, glitches in the heralded computerized line calling technology caused commotion. The problem came to light in the fifth game of the second set, when the audio went out and left the players uncertain as to what balls were in and which were out. After six minutes of discussion while play was halted, the system came back to life with Khachanov holding for 3-2 on the resumption as he scooped a volley winner past his opponent. Shelton, loudly encouraged by his father-coach after almost every point, managed to break for a 5-4 lead and held the margin as he saved four break points in the next game before sending over a winner which left Khachanov on the ground trying to make the return. With victory secured, Shelton scrambled into the stands to celebrate with his father, former ATP player Bryan Shelton. "I was clutch, I persevered,it was brilliant, I'm developing qualities that will help in tennis and in life," Shelton said. "Karen was bullying me around the court, I felt like a freight train coming at me. The balls were coming fast but I was able to redirect. "I hit some big shots and flipped the momentum of the match."
