Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima are set to face each other in the men’s singles final of the 2026 Canadian Open Masters 1000, following semifinal victories on Wednesday at Jarry Park in Montreal, Canada. According to reports from La Nación and Club Midland, the championship match is scheduled for Thursday at 21:00 (horario argentino), with live broadcasts available via Disney+ Premium and select ESPN channels.
Nakashima Reaches First Masters 1000 Final
Brandon Nakashima secured his place in the title match by defeating Spain’s Rafael Jódar 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the semifinals. Ranked 31st in the ATP rankings, Nakashima navigated a tight opening set tiebreak before sealing the straight-sets victory against the 15th-ranked Jódar. Reports indicate this performance marks a career milestone for Nakashima, surpassing his previous best at the Masters 1000 level, which was a third-round appearance at Shanghai in 2023 where he fell to China’s Zhang Zhizhen.
The American’s run in Montreal follows a consistent 2026 season that includes a runner-up finish at the Brisbane ATP 250, alongside semifinal runs at the ATP 500 events in Acapulco, Washington, and Queen’s Club. His win over Jódar sets up a high-stakes showdown against the tournament’s defending champion.
Shelton Continues Title Defense in Montreal
Defending champion Ben Shelton advanced to the final by defeating compatriot Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3. Shelton, holding the 10th spot in the ATP rankings, controlled the semifinal encounter against the 19th-ranked Tien to wrap up the match in straight sets.
Last year, Shelton claimed the tournament trophy by overcoming Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in the final. A victory on Thursday would secure the American’s second career Masters 1000 title and the eighth trophy of his professional career. His previous titles include ATP 500 victories in Tokyo (2023), Dallas (2026), and Munich (2026), as well as ATP 250 crowns in Houston (2024) and Stuttgart (2026).
Broadcast Details and Tournament Schedule
The 2026 Canadian Open concludes on Thursday, August 13, at the tournament grounds in Montreal. Viewers across the region can follow the action through television broadcasts on ESPN networks or via the streaming platform Disney+ Premium, which carries full match coverage.
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