Shelton Reaches Canadian Open Final, Fritz Makes History

At the 2025 Canadian Open, Taylor Fritz made history as the first American to reach the quarterfinals or better at all nine ATP Masters 1000 events, surpassing American legends in this achievement after defeating Andrey Rublev in the quarters. Ben Shelton then defeated Fritz in the semifinals, advancing to his first ATP Masters 1000 final at age 22. Shelton will face Russia’s Karen Khachanov, guaranteeing a first-time men’s singles champion at the event for the fifth consecutive year. The tournament is marked by the absence of top seeds Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, creating a rare opportunity for emerging stars. This event also features only the fourth all-American Masters 1000 semifinal since 2000, signaling a resurgence in U.S. men’s tennis. Rising talents like Alex Michelsen are contributing to renewed optimism for American tennis.