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Shelton vs. Molcan: Munich Semifinal Showdown
18 Apr
Summary
- Ben Shelton faces Alex Molcan in the 2026 BMW Open semifinals.
- Shelton previously won the Dallas Open title this year.
- Molcan recently reached quarterfinals in Challenger Zadar and Bucharest.
Ben Shelton, the No. 2 seed, is set to play Alex Molcan in the semifinal of the 2026 BMW Open on Saturday, April 18. The match will take place at MTTC Iphitos e.V. in Munich, Germany.
Shelton began his 2026 season at the ASB Classic, reaching the quarterfinals, and achieved the same result at the Australian Open. His most significant achievement this year was winning the Dallas Open title, defeating fellow American Taylor Fritz. He also reached the quarterfinals of the ATP Houston.
Meanwhile, Molcan has shown improved form recently, reaching the quarterfinal rounds of both Challenger Zadar and the Bucharest Open. He secured a notable victory over Denis Shapovalov with a 6-4, 6-4 scoreline.
In their quarterfinal match at the 2026 BMW Open, Shelton defeated Joao Fonseca 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. His performance included converting 84% of his first serves and firing seven aces. Molcan recorded three double faults in his last game.
