Ben Shelton v Brandon Nakashima: Canadian Open 2026 final — where to watch
Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima will contest the men’s singles final of the Canadian Open 2026 at the IGA Stadium in Montreal on August 13, with the match scheduled to start at 8 pm local time (5:30 am IST). Fans in India can stream the championship on the Fancode app and website.
Shelton, the fifth seed, arrives in Montreal as the defending champion after winning the Toronto title last year and has continued strong form on Canadian hard courts. The 23-year-old has won each of his five matches in straight sets this fortnight, beating Jenson Brooksby, Zizou Bergs, Joao Fonseca, Jakub Mensik and Learner Tien. Shelton holds an 11-0 record in Canada since 2025 and is seeking his second Masters 1000 title.
Nakashima is making his first appearance in a Masters 1000 final after victories over Daniel Altmaier, Titouan Droguet, Arthur Rinderknech, Luciano Darderi and Rafael Jodar. The 25-year-old’s semi-final performance against Jodar was singled out in the coverage as particularly impressive. Nakashima began working with coach Wayne Ferreira in June and is guaranteed to leave Canada with a career-high ranking.
The pair meet with a clear head-to-head advantage in Shelton’s favour: he leads 5-0, having won all five previous meetings while surrendering only one set across those matches. Observers have framed the contest as a contrast between Shelton’s power and Nakashima’s developing shotmaking, noting Nakashima’s forehand and world-class backhand.
Shelton’s serve has been a significant factor in Montreal; he did not lose serve in three of his five matches at this event. Nakashima has been noted for maintaining composure in tight situations, a quality that underpinned his run to the final.
Broadcast arrangements vary by territory: Sky Sports will air the men’s final in the United Kingdom, with live streaming via the Sky Go app and NOW TV (day pass £14.99 or monthly access £34.99). The title match will be streamed on Tennis TV (website and app) and televised by the Tennis Channel; ESPN and Fubo are listed as streaming partners.
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The men’s singles final will decide the Canadian Open 2026 champion, with the match set for August 13 at the IGA Stadium in Montreal and scheduled to begin at 8 pm local time (5:30 am IST).
