Ben Shelton vs Karen Khachanov prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Canadian Open 2025

Ben Shelton vs Karen Khachanov will only be their second meeting on tour.

World No. 7 Ben Shelton has quickly emerged as one of the most potent young contenders in the top tier. The American has enjoyed deep runs at all four previous grand slams. However, his advances had been halted by top players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.

His recent victories over Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz in Toronto are a testament to his growing consistency and maturity on the tour. Clinching the Toronto Open would not only mark his maiden Masters 1000 title, but also stand as the biggest achievement of the 22-year-old’s career to date.

Match details

• Tournament: Canadian Open 2025 
• Round: Final
• Date: August 7
• Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
• Surface: Hard Court

Preview

Karen Khachanov reached his first ATP Masters 1000 final in seven years with a thrilling 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) win over top seed Alexander Zverev in Toronto. Saving a match point and rallying from 1/3 in the final-set tie-break, he showed grit and resilience throughout.

Khachanov capitalized on Alexander Zverev’s costly errors—including seven double faults and a crucial missed backhand on match point—to secure a hard-fought win. Despite committing 17 forehand errors himself, the Russian remained composed under pressure.

Now into his second Masters 1000 final, and first since his 2018 Paris triumph, Khachanov will be eager to seize the opportunity and capture the second-biggest title of his career.

This Canadian Open final marks the second instance when these two next-gen stars (Shelton & Khachanov) have clashed, with their only previous exchange coming earlier this season in Indian Wells, which Shelton won easily in straight-sets.

Also Read: Canadian Open: Full list of title winners

Form

• Ben Shelton: W-W-W-W-W
• Karen Khachanov: W-W-W-W-LW

Head-to-head record

• Matches: 1
• Ben Shelton: 1
• Karen Khachanov: 0

Stats

Ben Shelton

• Shelton has a 31-16 win-loss record in the 2025 season.
• Shelton has a 7-2 win-loss record in Canada.
• Shelton has won 66% of matches played on hard courts.

Karen Khachanov

• Khachanov has a 27-16 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Khachanov has a 17-5 win-loss record at Canadian Open
• Khachanov has won 61% of matches played on hard courts.

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Ben Shelton vs Karen Khachanov: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Khachanov +154, Shelton -170
• Spread: Khachanov +2.5 (-125), Shelton -1.5 (-130)
• Total Games: Over 24.5 (-115), Under 24.5 (-110)
• 1st Set Winner: Khachanov +130, Shelton -145
• 1st Set Total Games: Over 10.5 (+125), Under 10.5 (-160)

Match prediction

Shelton enters the Canadian Open 2025 final with impressive momentum, having defeated top-tier players like Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz en route to the championship match.

The 22-year-old American has steadily grown in confidence and consistency, showing that his powerful lefty serve is now complemented by sharper tactical awareness and baseline shot-making.

Khachanov, however, is no stranger to high-stakes finals, having previously won the 2018 Paris Masters. The Russian has battled through tight matches all week and produced his grittiest performance yet in the semifinals, saving match point against top seed Alexander Zverev.

Should the American handle nerves of the final, he certainly has all it takes in his arsenal to go the distance. Khachanov will rely on experience of the big stage, but the outcome could very well be decided based on who is fresher and moving better on court following an intense couple of weeks of tennis action.

Result: Ben Shelton to win in three sets.

Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Ben Shelton vs Karen Khachanov, final match at Canadian Open 2025?

Indian viewers can watch the 2025 Canadian Open final match between Ben Shelton and Karen Khachanov on the Sony TEN Network and their streaming service, SonyLiv. Sky UK and Tennis Channel will broadcast the contest live within the United Kingdom and the United States, respectively.

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