Defending champ Shelton finding tournament sweet spot in Montreal

Defending champion Ben Shelton is competing at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Montreal, where he is defending his title won the previous year. Shelton has expressed some reservations about the tournament's format but is focused on using a strong run in Montreal as preparation and a springboard for success at the 2026 US Open. He acknowledged that top players choosing to skip the event is understandable given the format concerns.