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Ben Shelton vs Brandon Nakashima Betting Picks & Live Stream – Shelton Holds the Edge Over Nakashima in Montreal
- Shelton leads Nakashima 5-0 in their matchups
- Shelton is unbeaten in finals this year and defends his Canadian Open title
- Prediction: Shelton favored to win; possible three-set match with tiebreak
Ben Shelton celebrates match point against Learner Tien in Montreal
(credit: Getty)
Ben Shelton has a thoroughly dominant head-to-head record of 5-0 against Brandon Nakashima, having lost just one set across those five meetings. He also holds a perfect 3-0 record in title matches this year and is the defending Canadian Open champion.
With Shelton's dominant record against Nakashima, his success in finals this season and his experience of winning this title last year, all signs point towards another Shelton victory.
Shelton Puts Perfect 2026 Final Record On The Line
- Ben Shelton has a 3–0 record in tour-level finals this year.
- He has won eight of his last nine matches against fellow Americans.
- Brandon Nakashima is playing the biggest final of his career this week.
- He has a 1–3 career record in tour-level finals.
HTH - Ben Shelton leads 5-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Toronto | 3R | Hard | Shelton | 6-7(8), 6-2, 7-6(5) |
| 2025 | Indian Wells | 1R | Hard | Shelton | 7-6(6), 6-1 |
| 2025 | Australian Open | 1R | Hard | Shelton | 7-6(3), 7-5, 7-5 |
| 2024 | Washington | R16 | Hard | Shelton | 7-6(5), 7-6(4) |
| 2024 | Houston | QF | Clay | Shelton | 7-5, 7-6(9) |
Shelton Eyes Another Montreal Triumph
Ben Shelton continued his title defense in dominant fashion by defeating Learner Tien in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, to reach the final in Montreal. He has now won all five matches in straight sets this week, showing his dominant performance throughout the tournament.
The American is now one win away from successfully defending his Canadian Open title. He has won nine consecutive matches at this tournament since last year's title run and will be looking to extend that streak against another American.
Shelton has produced another strong season, winning titles in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart, while also reaching the Australian Open semifinal. He is now playing his fourth final of the year and will be looking to add another title to his season.
Overall, he has a 6-2 record in tour-level finals and is currently on a four-match winning streak at this stage.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 09 October 2002 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 10 |
| Career High | No. 5 (10 November 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 12 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 6 |
Nakashima Chases Biggest Title of His Career
Brandon Nakashima reached his first Masters 1000 final after defeating rising youngster Rafael Jodar in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4. He needed five match points to close out the match but held his nerve to secure the biggest result of his career so far.
This is also his first final above ATP 250 level and his best result at the Canadian Open. He had previously reached the round of 16 five times at Masters 1000 level before finally making a deeper run this week.
Nakashima has been particularly consistent during the North American swing. He reached the semifinal in Washington before continuing his run in Montreal, where he has now won four matches to reach his maiden Masters 1000 final.
He has a 1-3 record in tour-level finals, with his only win coming against Marcos Giron in San Diego four years ago.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 03 August 2001 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 31 |
| Career High | No. 29 (05 May 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 30 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 2 |
Verdict
Nakashima should not be underestimated, but Shelton's perfect head-to-head record and his ability to raise his level on the biggest occasions make him the clear pick here. Backing Ben Shelton to win is the main tip, while Shelton to win in three sets, over 22.5 games and a tiebreaker in the match also offer appeal.
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