Ben Shelton remporte son premier masters 1000 à Toronto!
Toronto, 8 août 2025 – Ben Shelton a atteint le 6e rang mondial, un record personnel, et est devenu le plus jeune champion américain de Masters 1000 en deux décennies après une victoire palpitante contre karen Khachanov au National Bank Open présenté par Rogers jeudi soir à Toronto. Ce triomphe de Shelton, connu pour son jeu agressif, démontre sa capacité à surmonter l’adversité et à performer sous pression, comme en témoigne sa victoire en trois sets (6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (3)). Le jeune Américain a su renverser la situation, notamment en sauvant des balles de break cruciales.Cette victoire marque une étape importante dans sa carrière et confirme son potentiel. Pour en savoir plus sur cette performance exceptionnelle et l’avenir prometteur de Shelton, continuez votre lecture.
Ben Shelton Claims ATP Masters 1000 Breakthrough in Toronto!
Toronto,August 8,2025 – Ben Shelton has reached a career-high world No. 6 and become the youngest American ATP Masters 1000 champion in two decades after a pulsating final victory over Karen Khachanov at the National Bank Open presented by Rogers on Thursday night in Toronto.
The 22-year-old American has gained a reputation as one of the game’s premier frontrunners,but Shelton’s victory in his first Masters 1000 final was underpinned by his ability to bounce back from adversity – and to clutch up when it mattered in a TENSE 6-7 (5),6-4,7-6 (3) win.
Shelton rallied from 0/40 down to serve out the second set,and then,serving behind in a tense final set as Khachanov navigated a string of service games,battled his way to his third match point of the tournament,where he won his 14th consecutive point on serve to close it out.
“It’s a surreal feeling,” said Shelton. “It’s been a long week, not an easy road to the final. My best tennis came out when it mattered most.I was clutch, I persevered, I was resilient. All the qualities I like to see in myself.”
Shelton becomes the youngest American ATP Masters 1000 champion since Andy Roddick, age 21, won the Miami title in 2004.
Shelton defeated No. 8 Alex de Minaur and No. 4 Taylor Fritz to qualify for his first ATP Masters 1000 final, following earlier third-set survival victories over Brandon Nakashima and Flavio Cobolli.
He claimed his third title, adding to triumphs in Tokyo in 2023 and Houston in 2024.
Photo Credit: Geoff Robins / National Bank Open
Caption: Ben Shelton becomes the youngest American ATP Masters 1000 champion in over 20 years.
By: ATP Staff
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Key takeaways:
Champion: Ben Shelton
Tournament: National Bank Open (Toronto)
Date: August 8, 2025
Final Result: Shelton def. Khachanov 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-6 (3)
significance: Shelton is the youngest American ATP Masters 1000 champion since Andy Roddick in 2004. He also reached a career-high ranking of world No.6.
Key to Victory: Resilience, clutch performance under pressure, and strong serving.
* previous Victories: Tokyo (2023), Houston (2024)
