American tennis star Ben Shelton won a tense match against Italy’s Flavio Cobolli at the 2025 Canadian Open, reaching his 100th career ATP win. The match was a close one, ending 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(1), with Shelton making a strong comeback in the final set tiebreak.
But what made headlines wasn’t just the win, it was a heated exchange at the net after the match. Cobolli told Shelton, “You deserved this match, but it’s not always with you,” which led to a short but tense chat between the two players.
Ben Shelton and Flavio Cobolli had an exchange after the match in Toronto
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 4, 2025
Ben Shelton on the exchange with Flavio Cobolli after their match in Toronto
“Can you walk us through that discussion?”
Ben: “He just made a gesture in the tiebreaker in asked him about it. He said it wasn’t towards me so we’re cool.” pic.twitter.com/F7DtsDNTvS
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 4, 2025
Shelton later explained that Cobolli had made a gesture during the match that he thought was aimed at him, but Cobolli said it wasn’t. The two cleared the air afterward, and Shelton said they were “cool.”
This victory is special for Shelton. He’s now one of the few young players to reach 100 tour-level wins and has made it to the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 tournament for the fourth time. Up next, he will face Alex de Minaur, and if he wins, it will be his first Masters semifinal.
Despite the drama, Shelton showed great focus and resilience, something that’s becoming his trademark on the ATP tour.
Canadian Open: Daniil Medvedev Storms Off Court After Losing To Alexei Popyrin, Abandons Bag Courtside; Video
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev had a frustrating night at the 2025 Canadian Open in Toronto, losing to defending champion Alexei Popyrin in three sets. After the match, Medvedev walked off the court quickly, leaving his bag and rackets behind, a rare and surprising moment that showed how upset he was.
Medvedev started strong and won the first set 7–5. But Popyrin came back and played better in the next two sets, winning 6–4, 6–4. His strong serving and cool mindset helped him beat the former world No. 1.
Title defence remains on course
Alexei Popyrin comes back to defeat Medvedev 5-7 6-4 6-4 in Toronto #NBO25 pic.twitter.com/u5YyW3E8Aj
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) August 1, 2025
After shaking hands, Medvedev didn’t stay on the court. He left in a hurry without picking up his gear. Cameras showed his tennis bag still sitting courtside after he disappeared into the locker room. Fans and commentators were shocked.
Medvedev has been having a tough season. His serve wasn’t working well in this match, and he’s been losing early in several tournaments. His world ranking has also dropped in 2025. All this likely added to his frustration.
This win is another big step for Popyrin. He shocked everyone last year by winning the Canadian Open as an underdog. Now he’s proving it wasn’t a fluke. He’ll face Holger Rune in the next round.
