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Canadian Open: Ben Shelton Beats Taylor Fritz To Set Up Final Against Karen Khachanov

Fourth-seeded Ben Shelton beat second-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 in an all-American semi-final match on Thursday (August 7, 2025) in the Canadian Open. In the title round, Shelton will face 11th-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia, a 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4) winner over top-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany in the first semi-final of the Masters 1000 hard-court event. The 22-year-old Shelton is seeking his third career ATP Tour title. He won in Tokyo on hard courts in 2023 and Houston last year on clay.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Ben Shelton, of the United States, celebrates after winning a semifinal match against Taylor Fritz, of the United States, at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. reacts during his loss to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during semifinal tennis action at the National Bank Open in Toronto.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Ben Shelton of the U.S. reacts as he wins over Taylor Fritz of the U.S. against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Taylor Fritz, of the United States, reacts during his loss to Ben Shelton, of the United States, after their semifinal match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Ben Shelton of the U.S. hits a return to Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. hits a return to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Ben Shelton of the U.S. hits a return to Taylor Fritz of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.

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Canadian Open 2025: Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz | Photo: Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP

Taylor Fritz of the U.S. hits a return to Ben Shelton of the U.S. during their semifinal match at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto.

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