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Francisco Cerundolo vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2025 BMW Open | Semi-Final

by Alex Meechan · April 18 2025, 21:56
Updated April 19 2025, 00:45
Francisco Cerundolo vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2025 BMW Open | Semi-Final

Francisco Cerundolo vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2025 BMW Open | Semi-Final

Francisco Cerundolo vs Ben Shelton 2025 BMW Open match preview: TV & streaming details, ticket information, free tips & prediction…

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Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo takes on Ben Shelton of the United States in the semi-final of the BMW Open.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: Saturday 19th April, 2025: UK – not before 12:30pm / US ET – not before 7:30am / US PT – not before 4:30am

Venue: MTTC Iphitos, Munich, Germany

Surface: Outdoor clay

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

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

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Francisco Cerundolo vs Ben Shelton ticket information

Francisco Cerundolo vs Ben Shelton prediction

Francisco Cerundolo continued his serene progress at the BMW Open with a 6-2 6-4 win over David Goffin to reach the semi-finals. He had a slight wobble in the second set which brought Goffin back into the match, but he managed to seal the deal in an hour and 15 minutes. The Argentine has lost just 13 games en route to the last four and can head into his semi-final with Ben Shelton full of confidence.

It's been quite the turnaround for Shelton, who was staring down the prospect of consecutive first-round losses on clay but saved match points against qualifier Borna Gojo and then won his next two matches. His latest was arguably his most impressive on the surface as he took down in-form Luciano Darderi in straight sets without dropping serve.

The American returned well throughout and there’s been a clear improvement in his level as the tournament has progressed. We think Cerundolo is good value for the win but he might need three sets to get it done.

Francisco Cerundolo vs Ben Shelton tip: Francisco Cerundolo to win 2-1

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