Ben Shelton and Alex de Minaur are all set to clash in the National Bank Open quarterfinals after winning the fourth round of the tournament.
In a power-packed weekend clash in the Canadian Open over the weekend, fourth-seeded American Shelton overcame world No. 13 Flavio Cobolli 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (1) in the round of 16.
Meanwhile, the eighth-seeded Australian beat American tennis player Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 Masters event, reported Deadspin.
After winning the match, de Minaur said, “It was never going to be easy, and Frances has the ability to turn the switch on whenever he wants, so it is always very tricky to put him away. I think I battled him, myself, and the conditions, and I am happy to sneak away with a win today."
“Told myself that this place brings good memories. And if I just keep on showing up and keep on giving myself a chance, hopefully the good tennis will come,” he added.
It is worth noting that despite qualifying for the quarterfinals of different ATP Masters 1000 tournaments three times, Shelton has never advanced to the semifinals.
The Canadian Open quarterfinals between Shelton and de Minaur will take place on Tuesday, August 5.
