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Ben Shelton prevails in all-American final to retain Canadian Open title

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American tennis player Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title by defeating compatriot Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in an all-American final in Montreal. The victory marks Shelton's second consecutive ATP Masters 1000 championship, having won his first-ever career title at the same tournament the previous year in Toronto.

With this win, Shelton backed up an ATP title for the first time in his professional career and extended his undefeated head-to-head record against fellow Americans to 6-0. The match concluded on a Thursday, securing the second Masters 1000 crown of his career.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

Guardian Sport (GB) Emphasizes career progression, historical context of his first title, and broader American player dominance.
Free Malaysia Today (MY) Focuses on the match mechanics, specific scores, and the milestone of defending a title for the first time.
Read the full story at the source Guardian Sport · GB
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