Ben Shelton passed his biggest Montreal test yet, beating Joao Fonseca 6-3, 7-6(3) without dropping a set. Next: No. 13 Jakub Mensik, who beat Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4, 7-5.
Grit and Fonseca’s ankle
Fonseca led in both sets; Shelton answered with five aces and 71% first serves. A bad ankle landing after a smash at 3-0 in set two flipped the momentum. Shelton’s tiebreak was virtually clean.
Merida ends Griekspoor’s run
Daniel Merida crushed Griekspoor 6-3, 6-1 and meets Learner Tien in the quarters. Preview context: Fonseca–Shelton buildup; feed /tennis.
Mensik is a different QF test — seed density, not chaos. Merida’s demolition of Griekspoor sets up Tien and keeps the open-draw story alive.
Mensik is a different QF test — seed density, not chaos. Merida’s demolition of Griekspoor sets up Tien and keeps the open-draw story alive.
Mensik is a different QF test — seed density, not chaos. Merida’s demolition of Griekspoor sets up Tien and keeps the open-draw story alive.
Mensik is a different QF test — seed density, not chaos. Merida’s demolition of Griekspoor sets up Tien and keeps the open-draw story alive.
Mensik is a different QF test — seed density, not chaos. Merida’s demolition of Griekspoor sets up Tien and keeps the open-draw story alive.
QF profile
Mensik brings seed density. Merida and Tien keep the open draw alive. Shelton still has the clearest path.
Compare repeatability across the week, not a single scoreline. That series view separates a spike from real form before the next start.
Compare repeatability across the week, not a single scoreline. That series view separates a spike from real form before the next start.
Compare repeatability across the week, not a single scoreline. That series view separates a spike from real form before the next start.
FAQ
Score?
Shelton 6-3, 7-6(3).
Shelton’s QF opponent?
Jakub Mensik.
Griekspoor?
Lost to Merida 6-3, 6-1.
Sets dropped by Shelton?
None in three matches.
Bottom line
Shelton cleared the headline slot and still looks like the favourite. Merida/Tien keep the open-draw subplot alive.
