American Ben Shelton defended his National Bank Open title in Montreal Thursday night, winning against Brandon Nakashima, also of the U.S., 6-3, 7-6 (4) in an all-American final. This is the fourth title of 2026 for Shelton, who is ranked sixth in the world.
Ben Shelton celebrates his victory against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Ben Shelton celebrates a point against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Brandon Nakashima hits a backhand volley against Ben Shelton during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Brandon Nakashima hits a forehand shot against Ben Shelton during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal on Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Ben Shelton serves against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Ben Shelton stretches for a forehand shot against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Ben Shelton hits a forehand shot against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Ben Shelton hits a forehand shot against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Ben Shelton celebrate his victory against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Ben Shelton celebrate his victory against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette