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Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2026 Bavarian International Tennis Championships Open (BMW Open) | Semi-Final

by Paul Hassall · April 18 2026, 18:56
Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2026 Bavarian International Tennis Championships Open (BMW Open) | Semi-Final

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Flavio Cobolli meets Ben Shelton in the final of the 2026 Bavarian International Tennis Championship Open at the MTTC Iphitos in Munich

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time:

Venue: MTTC Iphitos, Munich, Germany

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton ticket information

Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton prediction

Flavio Cobolli booked a spot in his second final of the year as he ended Alexander Zverev’s reign in Munich. 

The Italian defeated the defending champion 6-4 6-4 to claim a first ever win over the German and set a Sunday showdown with Ben Shelton.

The American made it back-to-back finals at the tournament with a 6-3 6-4 victory over qualifier Alex Molcan and will be confident of going one better this year.

The second seed leads the head-to-head 3-2 and has won the last three.

Cobolli won their only encounter on clay in a decider in Geneva back in 2024. 

It feels like this one may follow a similar pattern with both players ready to give it everything to land the title. 

Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton tip: Over 2.5 sets
 

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