Alex de Minaur and Ben Shelton face off in what may be tonight’s most anticipated Canadian Open quarterfinal match.
As expected, Shelton has brought the boom to this tournament, along with roars seemingly after every game won — to the annoyance of some. There have also been fireworks, with two heated post-match exchanges between him and his Round of 16 opponent Flavio Cobolli.
Expect cooler heads to prevail tonight. But Shelton’s boundless aggression will meet an ascendant, speedy de Minaur, who came into the Canadian Open on the heels of his DC Open victory.
De Minaur’s elite court coverage and quick first step make him one of the toughest players to hit through on hard courts, giving him the tools to potentially neutralize Shelton’s raw power.
De Minaur vs. Shelton Head-to-Head
This is their first-ever ATP Tour main-draw meeting between de Minaur and Shelton.
What to Watch
Shelton’s serve chaos: He’s used his lefty power and net activity to win quick points, even in clutch moments. Sometimes the risk is worth it. Sometimes it isn’t. But it’s fun to watch.
De Minaur’s endurance and precision: He dominated from the back in his first-round win and thrived on longer rallies.
Fitness factor: Shelton played five hours over two earlier rounds. De Minaur benefited from a walkover and quicker wins. Conditioning may prove decisive.
Prediction
De Minaur in three tight sets. The Australian will withstand Shelton’s power with fresher legs and trademark mobility.
How to Watch Alex de Minaur vs Ben Shelton
Tonight’s quarterfinals match between Alex de Minaur and Ben Shelton is expected to start at around 8:50 PM Eastern on Centre Court at Sobeys Stadium in Toronto, after Taylor Fritz’s defeat of Andrey Rublev in straight sets.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the de Minaur-Shelton match here.
If none of these viewing options work for you, the Tennis Channel has a standalone streaming subscription available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
De Minaur vs. Shelton
Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Expected Start Time: 8:50 PM Eastern (after Fritz-Rublev)
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto
Court: Centre Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
