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The data that puts Ben Shelton at the table of the greatest after winning in Montreal

Carlos Navarro - 14 Aug 2026
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The data that elevates Shelton in Canada.

Ben Shelton was crowned champion of the ATP Montreal 2026 and left behind an interesting trail of statistics and data that are worth analyzing. Not all the greatest players are able to defend their first Masters 1000 crown, something that the American achieved brilliantly: he showcased imperial tennis that translates into outstanding statistics, placing himself among the great names in the history of our sport.

How many players have been able to defend the title in Canada? The rotation of venues and the different conditions between Montréal and Toronto make this milestone challenging, achieved only by the best. Thus, Shelton joins illustrious names like Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal: only they had managed to secure two consecutive crowns on Canadian soil... until now.

The statistic that fills Shelton with confidence heading into the US Open

Not only did the Atlanta native defend the title: he did it without dropping a single set, adding brilliance to a week in which he showcased his best tennis. Only two men had won this Masters 1000 without losing a set: Patrick Rafter (1998) and Novak Djokovic (2016), and both share an important similarity: they reached the final of the US Open just a few weeks later in their respective editions.

It remains to be seen if Shelton will join that exclusive club, but he has already entered the ranks of players who claimed their first two Masters 1000 titles in the same venue, defending the title from one year to the next. Boris Becker (Stockholm 1990 and 1991), Lleyton Hewitt (Indian Wells 2002 and 2003), and Stefanos Tsitsipas (Monte Carlo 2021 and 2022) are the other three names on this intriguing list. Will Shelton continue to add to his collection of major titles, or will Canada be an oasis in his record of major tournaments, just as it is in Stef's curriculum? Only time will tell.

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