Ben Shelton Reaches Second Masters 1000 Semi-Final in Canada, Extends Unbeaten Streak
American Ben Shelton, the fifth-seeded player and reigning champion, secured his place in the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters 1000 on Tuesday evening. He defeated Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik, the thirteenth seed, with a convincing score of 6-3, 6-1. This victory marks Shelton's tenth consecutive win at this prestigious tournament.
Shelton, currently ranked tenth in the world, is set to face Learner Tien, the twelfth seed, in his next match. Tien advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Spain's Daniel Merida with a score of 6-3, 6-2 during the evening session.
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