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Shelton vs. Mensik: Preview, How to Watch, Odds

bet365 News Team Updated: 8 hours ago

The quarterfinal lineup in Montreal is set with Ben Shelton facing Jakub Mensik.

The spotlight will be on the clash between two seeded players as American Ben Shelton, the fifth seed, goes up against the Czech Republic's Jakub Mensik, seeded 13th.

Shelton Seeks Consistency in Montreal

Ben Shelton's season has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. He has captured titles and climbed the rankings with impressive performances but has also suffered unexpected defeats, such as his early exit from Wimbledon at the hands of Otto Virtanen. However, the North American hard courts seem to have brought a renewed sense of stability for the American.

For the second consecutive tournament, Shelton has reached the quarterfinals, a stage where he was eliminated by Alejandro Tabilo in Washington. He hopes to advance further in Montreal, building on convincing straight-set victories over Jenson Brooksby and Zizou Bergs, followed by a solid 6-3, 7-6 win against Joao Fonseca in the round of 16.

Mensik's Strong Run in Canada

Jakub Mensik has also carved out an impressive path on the hard courts of Quebec. His campaign began with a hard-fought three-set victory over Great Britain's Jacob Fearnley, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. He followed that with a more straightforward 7-5, 6-4 win against Terence Atmane, a Frenchman known for his solid play on hard surfaces.

Mensik then secured his spot in the quarters with another decisive two-set victory, dispatching Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands 6-4, 7-5. These results show that Mensik is in excellent form and ready to challenge for a semifinal berth.

Head-to-Head History

This will be the fourth meeting between Shelton and Mensik. The Czech player leads the head-to-head record 2-1, having won their last two encounters in 2025 in Auckland (hard court) and Madrid (clay). Shelton's sole victory came in their first match at Indian Wells in 2024, also on a hard court.