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| This match took place on August 7, 2025 Click here for commentator listings for todays matches. |
The 2025 Canadian Open ATP Masters 1000 final between Karen Khachanov and Ben Shelton is scheduled for August 7th at 00:30 UK time, with the match broadcast live on Tennis TV. Commentary for the event will be provided as part of the World Feed, featuring main commentator Kevin Skinner and co-commentator Greg Rusedski. Both are experienced tennis broadcasters well-known for their insightful match analysis, combining Skinner's play-by-play expertise and Rusedski's former professional player perspective, offering viewers a well-rounded broadcast experience. The World Feed is widely used internationally, including by many broadcasters outside North America, ensuring a consistent, high-quality production. Tennis TV is the official streaming service providing extensive coverage of ATP events and is a key platform for watching the match live, especially for fans outside traditional TV broadcast regions. Karen Khachanov, a Russian player, is contesting his first ATP Masters 1000 final since 2018. He previously won the prestigious Rolex Paris Masters in 2018 after defeating Novak Djokovic and has climbed back into top competitive form this season, reaching the final in Toronto after an impressive semi-final win against Alexander Zverev[1][3]. Khachanov plays a baseline game featuring flat, powerful shots and has been steadily improving his ranking and results this year. On the other side, Ben Shelton is a young American rising star playing in his maiden ATP Masters 1000 final. Known for his aggressive playstyle and strong serve, Shelton made waves this season, including wins over top players such as Taylor Fritz to reach the final[2][4]. Shelton holds a 1–0 head-to-head lead over Khachanov after their earlier 2025 match at Indian Wells, which he won in straight sets. The Toronto final represents a break-out opportunity for Shelton to claim his biggest career title thus far. For audiences in the United Kingdom, Tennis TV provides the live stream with the aforementioned world feed commentary. In North America, the match is available on channels such as Tennis Channel, ESPN+, and FuboTV, all of which typically utilise the world feed supplemented by their own broadcasting teams. In the UK, Sky Sports often covers ATP Masters 1000 events, although for this final, Tennis TV is specified as the channel. This arrangement makes the Canadian Open final accessible to British, American, and Australian tennis fans worldwide. Kevin Skinner has been a prominent tennis commentator for several years and is known for his clear and authoritative play-by-play delivery. Greg Rusedski, former British number one and US Open finalist, brings expert tactical insight and player experience to the commentary box, making their partnership one of the stronger broadcasting teams on the tour. The match is scheduled not before 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US), which translates to 00:30 UK time on August 7/8, making it ideal viewing for late-night tennis aficionados in Europe and evening viewers in the Americas[3]. For more background and live broadcast options, fans can explore the official ATP Tour site, Tennis TV streaming platform, and broadcasting information from networks like ESPN and Sky Sports to confirm channel availability and regional coverage. External links for further information: - ATP Tour official site on the Canadian Open 2025: https:\/\/www.atptour.com\/en\/tournaments\/toronto\ - Tennis TV official streaming platform: https:\/\/www.tennistv.com\ - Tennis Channel schedule and live coverage: https:\/\/www.tennischannel.com\/schedule This highly anticipated final features two contrasting styles and stories: Khachanov’s experienced resilience versus Shelton’s explosive ascent. The world feed commentary led by Kevin Skinner and Greg Rusedski promises expert insights and detailed match analysis, offering tennis fans a compelling viewing experience on Tennis TV and partner networks worldwide. p
