Jakub Mensik is a capable player who will surely break into the Top 10 sooner rather than later. He might have to wait a little longer however, Ben Shelton serving strong in Canada where he is on track for another title.
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Jakub Mensik is 2-1 against Ben Shelton, winning the previous two encounters.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
| 2025 |
Madrid Masters |
Clay |
R32 |
Mensik |
6-1 6-4 |
| 2025 |
Auckland |
Hard |
R16 |
Mensik |
7-6 4-6 7-5 |
| 2024 |
Indian Wells Masters |
Hard |
R64 |
Shelton |
4-6 6-3 6-4 |
Mensik seemed set to break into the Top 10 early this year after beating Jannik Sinner in Doha. He had a poor start on clay before going on a semi-final run at the French Open.
The 20-year-old went 1-2 on grass before beginning the hard court swing in Washington. He ran into Brandon Nakashima in the second round and went down in 3 sets.
The Czech took some time to get going in Montreal, saving 6/5 break points in a 6-3 3-6 6-3 victory over Jacob Fearnley. He has given up three break points since, defeating Terence Atmane 7-5 6-4 and Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4 7-5.
| Nationality |
Czechia |
| Age |
20 (1 September 2005) |
| Height |
6'5" (1.96m) |
| Plays |
Right-Handed |
| Ranking |
17 |
| Career High |
12 (March 2026) |
| ATP Tour Titles |
2 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles |
1 |
| Grand Slam Titles |
0 |
| Canadian Open Best Result |
Third Round (2025) |
Shelton has won three titles this year, getting it done on all three surfaces after lifting trophies in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart. He is now in danger of dropping out of the Top 10.
The American suffered a shock first round defeat to World No.140 Otto Virtanen at Wimbledon, unable to convert a match point.
The 23-year-old got through two long matches in Washington and was the favourite in the quarter-finals, losing in 3 sets to Alejandro Tabilo.
Shelton is the defending champion in Canada where he is yet to drop a set. He defeated Jenson Brooksby 6-3 7-5, Zizou Bergs 6-3 6-2 and Joao Fonseca 6-3 7-6, saving a combined 5/8 break points.
| Nationality |
United States |
| Age |
23 (9 October 2002) |
| Height |
6'4" (1.93m) |
| Plays |
Left-Handed |
| Ranking |
10 |
| Career High |
5 (November 2025) |
| ATP Tour Titles |
6 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles |
3 |
| Grand Slam Titles |
0 |
| Canadian Open Best Result |
Winner (2025) |