Cobolli’s dream ends in the final in Monaco, Shelton wins in 2 sets

The positive adventure of Flavio Cobolli In the “BMW Open“, l’Atp 500 with 2,561,110 euros of total prize money staged on the fields in red earth of the Iphitos Tennis Club of Munichends with the surrender of the blue to the American.

After yesterday’s great victory in semi-finalagainst Alexander Zverevthe 23 year old Roman, number 16 in the world and fourth seeding favourite, he stopped in the last act of the tournament in front of the American Ben Sheltonnumber 6 in the ATP ranking and second seed in the draw, with a score of 6-2 7-5.

Shelton’s first victory on clay

Cobolli he appeared less “charged” than the previous day; Today’s opponent is in great shape. First victory over red earth in the major circuit for Shelton. Second title of the year for the American; the fifth of his career. For Cobolli, today’s event was the fifth final at ATP level. Until today he has put it on the noticeboard three titles (Bucharest and Hamburg 2025 and Acapulco this year); while he surrendered to the last act in Washington in 2024 and today in Monaco.

New best ranking for the Roman tennis player

From tomorrow the Roman will go up number 13 in the world (best ranking for him). While Shelton will remain number 6 in the international ranking. “I managed to play at a good level. Here I played better match after match. On clay I am doing, year after year, better and better”, said the beaming Shelton. Smiling, during the awards ceremonyalso Cobolli: “It was an incredible week. I congratulate Ben and his team.”

Cobolli’s bond with the German public

“I love this very much tournament and I will definitely come back here. I like these fields and I like the German public. I hope to play here again in 2027 and maybe win another trophy,” said thesky blueindicating the prize dedicated to the winner of the ATP 500 in Monaco.