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Ben Shelton Favoured to Win National Bank Open Men's Singles Final
The highly-anticipated final of the National Bank Open men's singles tournament is set for Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET on Centre Court, Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada. The match will see 22-year-old Ben Shelton go head-to-head with seven-time tour winner Karen Khachanov.
Shelton booked his spot in the final by defeating No. 2 Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinal. The young American is seeking his third career ATP Tour title, having previously won tournaments in Tokyo on hard courts in 2023 and Houston on clay.
Khachanov, on the other hand, advanced to the final after a thrilling match against top seed Alexander Zverev. The Russian player came out on top in a third set tiebreak, securing his place in the final.
According to current betting odds and expert predictions, Shelton is the favourite to win the final. He is priced at -200, while Khachanov is the underdog at +165. This suggests that bettors and analysts expect Shelton to take the title.
The final match will be broadcast on Tennis Channel and can be streamed on DirecTV, which is offering a free trial for the event. Other streaming options include fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling. The prices for these services are as follows: DirecTV ($84.99/month, $30 off first month), fuboTV ($84.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), and Sling ($45.99/month, half off first month).
The start of the Shelton vs. Khachanov match was delayed due to a problem with the electronic line-calling system. However, both players are now ready to battle it out for the title.
This matchup is significant as a new men's champion will be crowned for the fifth consecutive year at this event. Both players have reached the final of this ATP Masters 1000 event, which is part of the US Open Series and a key hard-court tournament leading up to the US Open.
Shelton is currently considered in good form, reflected by his status as a favourite for this match. Khachanov, too, has shown resilience, surviving a match point during the match against Zverev.
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Shelton, who is favoured to win, will face off against Khachanov in a tense tennis match during the National Bank Open Men's Singles Final. Fueled by his recent victory at the Tokyo tournament in 2023 and his current form, Shelton is expected to take the title in this round.
