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Ben Shelton, aged 22, won the National Bank Open in Toronto, becoming the first American to win the event since 2003, after a hard-fought victory over Karen Khachanov. Shelton's win marks his third major title and propels him to a career-high sixth in the world rankings, showcasing his resilience and clutch performance throughout the tournament.
In a bizarre ruling during a first-set tiebreaker at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Milos Raonic hit a shot that bounced off the net cord, leading to confusion over whether Frances Tiafoe's subsequent charge into the net disqualified him. The chair umpire initially ruled it a net touch but then claimed that the section of the net to the side of the singles' post didn't count. The supervisor confirmed the ruling, awarding Tiafoe the set. Raonic, unhappy with the call, went on to win the match, but expressed confusion over the rule.
Novak Djokovic has announced that he will not be participating in next month's National Bank Open in Toronto due to fatigue. The decision comes after his recent five-set Wimbledon final loss to Carlos Alcaraz. American Christopher Eubanks will replace Djokovic in the main draw.