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ATP Ranking: Jódar brushes against the Top 10, Mérida is in the Top 40, and Shelton regains lost ground. Photo: Getty Images

ATP Ranking: Jódar approaches the Top 10, Mérida reaches the Top 40, and Shelton regains lost ground

Since the Masters 1000 in Canada, there have been hardly any major changes in the rankings, but the Spaniard and the American benefit from their good performance in Montreal.
 

Shelton, after being crowned again in Canada: “This week has been a gigantic step forward.” Photo: Getty Images

Shelton, after being crowned again in Canada: "This week has been a gigantic step forward"

The American successfully defended his title at the Canadian Masters 1000 and claims that “tennis is a sport where you have to keep improving or you'll be left behind.”

Ben Shelton is the champion in Canada, playing incredible tennis. Source: Getty

Shelton caps off the perfect week and sends a message to the circuit from Canada

The American signed an impressive final against Nakashima to defend his title in Montreal: is he ready to maintain this level at the upcoming US Open?

Ben Shelton, one step away from defending his title: “This is where I want to be.” Source: Getty

Shelton, one step away from defending his title: “This is where I want to be”

If last summer we saw Ben Shelton win his first Masters 1000 tournament, now he is just one victory away from claiming his second. Back in Canada, a country he seems to be connected to.

Jódar loses in Montreal, but retains what he's learned: "Defeats also help." Source: Getty

Jódar, without excuses after losing in Montreal: "Defeats also help to evolve"

Rafa Jódar came close to advancing to his first Masters 1000 final, a prize that was snatched from his hands by a much fresher Brandon Nakashima: "You have to give credit, he was better today."

Nakashima meets history in Montreal: "It's one of the three best moments of my career." Source: Getty

Nakashima meets history in Montreal: "It's one of the three best moments of my career"

Montreal witnessed one of Nakashima's best victories of the circuit last night, cutting off Rafa Jódar and advancing to the final of a Masters 1000 tournament for the first time.

Keys defeat Jódar Nakashima

The 5 Keys to Jódar's Defeat to Nakashima in Montreal

It wasn't Rafa's best match, as he made mistakes in tactics against a Nakashima who shone in several aspects of the game.

A Nakashima in a state of grace halts Jódar's dream in Montreal. Photo: Getty Images

A Nakashima in a state of grace halts Jódar's dream in Montreal

The American was steady, especially with his serve, throughout the match and showcased his skills against the Spaniard, who appeared erratic, to reach his first Masters 1000 final.

Nakashima and his next big challenge: Rafa Jódar. Source: Getty

Nakashima and a brutal recognition of Jódar: "He is already one of the best tennis players in the world"

Both products from the University of Virginia, the semifinal showdown leaves a Brandon completely surrendered to the evolution of Spanish. "We are good friends."