Shelton Wins Canadian Open, Rises to ATP No. 6

Ben Shelton won his first ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open in Toronto, defeating Karen Khachanov 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-6(3) in a dramatic final. The 22-year-old became the youngest American to win a Masters 1000 since 2004 and the first American to claim the Canadian event since 2003. Shelton's path to the title included victories over top seeds such as Taylor Fritz. As a result of his win, Shelton will rise to a career-high No. 6 in the ATP rankings, overtaking Novak Djokovic. The final was marked by technical glitches with computerized line calling, adding to the drama. Shelton's powerful serve and resilience under pressure were key to his breakthrough victory.