Ben Shelton def. Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 — Canadian Open 2026 Semifinal

Match recap

Ben Shelton defeated Learner Tien 6-2, 6-3 in the Semifinal of the Canadian Open 2026.

Only one of them cashed his chances on return. Shelton converted three of five break points while Tien went 0-for-4, the No. 12 seed's serve cracking three times against eight straight holds from the defending champion. The break in game 6 for 4-2 settled the opener, and another in game 2 for 2-0 removed the second. Shelton needed a third look to finish, Tien saving two match points, and the 78-minute win avenges their only meeting on record.

Match stats

Learner Tien: 1 ace, 13 winners, 58% first serves, 5 double faults, 0/4 break points. Ben Shelton: 5 aces, 22 winners, 74% first serves, 1 double fault, 3/5 break points.

Profiles: Learner Tien · Ben Shelton — Canadian Open 2026

Head-to-head

Learner Tien and Ben Shelton have met 2 times, splitting the head-to-head 1–1.

• Indian Wells 2026 R32 — Learner Tien won 7(7)-6(3), 4-6, 6-3