{"id":857857,"date":"2026-08-14T13:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/857857\/"},"modified":"2026-08-14T13:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:38:25","slug":"photos-ben-shelton-defends-national-bank-open-title-in-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/857857\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos: Ben Shelton defends National Bank Open title in Montreal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-9476_304703611.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Shelton, obscured by confetti, kisses his trophy.\" class=\"wp-image-100264283\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-9034_304703861.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Shelton yells with happiness, holding his racket. Part of the tennis net is visible.\" class=\"wp-image-100264273\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-6277_304703847.jpg\" alt=\"Brandon Nakashima's feet are off the ground as he hits a tennis ball.\" class=\"wp-image-100264274\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2739\" height=\"1826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-8825_304703857.jpg\" alt=\"Brandon Nakashima hits a tennis ball, with spectators blurred behind him.\" class=\"wp-image-100264275\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2381\" height=\"1587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-8422_304703845.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Shelton's arm is stretched up and out as he serves a tennis ball.\" class=\"wp-image-100264276\"  \/>Ben Shelton serves against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026.  Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-5402_304703839.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Shelton leans far forward, racket arm outstretched, to hit a tennis ball.\" class=\"wp-image-100264278\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-5555_304703843.jpg\" alt=\"A spotlight is shining on Ben Shelton as he hits a forehand shot, with audience members in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-100264279\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-5238_304703833.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Shelton's feet are off the ground and his arm outstretched to hit a tennis ball. Spectators are in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-100264281\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-9271_304703603.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Shelton's head is thrown back, his hands raised in fists as he yells in celebration.\" class=\"wp-image-100264282\"  \/>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<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0814-spt-nbo-9464_304703605.jpg\" alt=\"Ben Shelton, obscured by confetti, smiles widely and holds his trophy over his head.\" class=\"wp-image-100264284\"  \/>Ben Shelton celebrate his victory against Brandon Nakashima during the final match of the National Bank open in Montreal Aug. 13, 2026.  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