Ben Shelton tips his hat to Flavio Cobolli after Munich Open win
Ben Shelton adds Munich Open title to his 2026 season in a straight-sets win over Flavio CobolliBen Shelton picked up his second title of the year and the fifth of his career, defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to claim the Munich Open. Shelton came up short in last year’s final against Alexander Zverev, but this time he managed to go one better.
Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images Ben Shelton adds Munich Open title to his 2026 season in a straight-sets win over Flavio Cobolli Ben Shelton picked up his second title of the year and the fifth of his career, defeating Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to claim the Munich Open. Shelton came up short in last year’s final against Alexander Zverev, but this time he managed to go one better. The American came out on top against Flavio Cobolli, beating him 6-2, 7-5.
That result puts him alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev as the only players with more than one title in 2026 so far. He also became the first American to win a clay-court tournament since Andre Agassi back at the Rome Masters in 2002. Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images Ben Shelton backs Flavio Cobolli to break into the top 10 soon “I wanna congratulate Flavio.
I know this was an emotional week for you. Some of the tennis you were coming up with was outstanding. “Your match yesterday was a privilege to watch.
I’m sorry for saying that, guys. The work you and your team do, always smiling, playing football. “You’re a big personality.