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Ben Shelton Advances to Masters 1000 Final, Faces Khachanov

8/8/2025

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Ben Shelton triumphed over Taylor Fritz with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in the National Bank Open semifinals, marking his debut in a Masters 1000 final. He will battle Karen Khachanov, who outlasted Alexander Zverev in a grueling three-hour match. Shelton chases his third ATP title, while Khachanov aims for his first 1000-level title since 2018.

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Ben Shelton triumphed over Taylor Fritz with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in the National Bank Open semifinals, marking his debut in a Masters 1000 final. He will battle Karen Khachanov, who outlasted Alexander Zverev in a grueling three-hour match. Shelton chases his third ATP title, while Khachanov aims for his first 1000-level title since 2018.