Ben Shelton Wins Canadian Open Amid Montreal Boos and Cheers

Ben Shelton defended his Canadian Open title, defeating Brandon Nakashima in straight sets on August 13. After a post-match speech praising Toronto, the Montreal crowd booed him like a rock concert gone wrong! But Shelton flipped the script by declaring his love for Montreal too, winning back their cheers. This victory makes him one of only four men this century to defend the title.