Shelton Defends Montreal Title, Eyes US Open Form
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Shelton Defends Montreal Title, Eyes US Open Form

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Ben Shelton is competing in the ATP Montreal Masters tournament as he defends his title and prepares for the upcoming US Open. He acknowledges the challenges of the tournament’s timing given other players' schedules.

Shelton stated that he doesn't want to miss opportunities on court as he begins the defense of his ATP Montreal Masters title, with a larger goal of peaking in form at the US Open. The defending champ is focused on maximizing his performance during this swing of tournaments.

Despite understanding the demands on players, Shelton expressed reservations about the tournament format itself. “I’m not particularly convinced about the practicality of the format,” he said. He also noted that he doesn't blame fellow all-star tennis players for choosing to skip Montreal, implying they have valid reasons based on their own schedules and priorities.

The ATP Montreal Masters is currently underway in Montreal.

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