ROMA (ITALPRESS) – In the final finish the positive adventure of Flavio Cobolli in the “BMW Open”, the Atp 500 with 2.561.110 euros of total prize pool staged on the fields in red ground of the Iphitos Tennis Club in Munich, Germany. After yesterday’s beautiful semi-final victory, against Alexander Zverev, the 23-year-old Roman, number 16 of the world and fourth favorite seeding, he surrendered in the last act of the tournament in front of the American Ben Shelton, number 6 of the Atp ranking and second serial head of the board, with a score of 6-2 7-5. Cobolli appeared less “carious” than the previous day; in great dust instead the opponent today. First victory on the red ground in the major circuit for Shelton. Second title of the year for the American; fifth of the career.
For Cobolli, today’s, it was the fifth final at Atp level. Until now he has put three titles (Bucarest and Hamburg 2025 and Acapulco this year); while he surrendered to the last act in Washington in 2024 and today in Monaco. From tomorrow the Roman will climb number 13 of the world (best rankings for him). While Shelton will remain number 6 of the international ranking.
“I managed to play a good level. I played better game after game here. On the red earth I am doing, year after year, always better”, said the radiant Shelton. Smiling, during the award, also Cobolli: “It was an incredible week. I compliment Ben and his team. I really love this tournament and I’ll be back here for sure. I like these fields and I like the German audience. I hope to play here in 2027 and maybe win another trophy”, said the blue, indicating the prize dedicated to the winner of the Atp 500 in Monaco.
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