Defending champion Ben Shelton continued his flawless run at the ATP Montreal Masters, defeating Joao Fonseca 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Shelton, the world number 10, has not dropped a set in the tournament. The 23-year-old American will face 13th-seeded Czech Jakub Mensik in the next round.
Key Moments and Performances
Fonseca, a Brazilian teenager touted as a future star, struggled with 32 unforced errors and an ankle injury sustained during the match. Shelton praised his own grit, noting the challenging conditions with an evening wind. Meanwhile, Mensik advanced by defeating Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-4, 7-5, capitalizing on a winning lob.






























