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All-American Final Set for Montreal as Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati

Historic All-American Masters 1000 Final Takes Shape in Montreal

American tennis reached a milestone at the National Bank Open as Ben Shelton and Brandon Nakashima set up the first all-American Masters 1000 final since 2003. Defending champion Shelton dispatched fellow American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 in Wednesday's semifinal, continuing his dominant run in Canada. Nakashima earned his spot with a 7-6(3), 6-4 victory over Spain's 19-year-old Rafael Jodar, reaching his first Masters 1000 final after years of steady progress on tour. The final marks a breakthrough moment for both players and caps a remarkable week that saw three Americans reach the semifinals of the same Masters 1000 event for the first time since Miami 1994.

Sinner Withdraws from Cincinnati with Knee Injury

The Cincinnati Open suffered a significant blow as world No. 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament due to a right knee injury. The Italian cited the need to prioritize his health ahead of the US Open, which begins later this month. Sinner's withdrawal further weakens a Cincinnati field already missing several top names and continues his absence from the North American hard-court swing. Meanwhile, first-round action is underway in Cincinnati, with the majority of the world's top available players set to begin their campaigns in the coming days.

Sources: ATP Tour · ATP Tour · Tennis Majors · Al Jazeera · ATP Tour

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