Ben Shelton will now be able to pootle around Florida in a new BMW after winning the Munich title Sunday on his second attempt.

The American titleholder was [presented with his new set of wheels after defeating Flavio Cobolli  6-2, 7-5 after playing the final here a year ago but losing to Alexander Zverev.

ATP No. 6 Shelton raced to 4-0 in the opening set against his Italian opposition and never let Cobolli into contention as he saved all six break points he faced to claim victory in 90 minutes for a fifth career title .

“I was able to do (raise my level)  in the second set, hanging in there when he played some great tennis, and I came through to win it in straight sets,” the inner said as he heads to Madrid for next week’s clay Masters start.

“I’m happy with my performance… I got better and better as the week went on, and I am pleased with the work my team put in here.”
In addition to his motor which he will surely drive, Shelton might have more trouble in putting the winner’s pair of traditional Bavarian leather Lederhosen to use.

Shelton said that he is working to lift his level on clay. “I have big ambitions on clay – a surface I want to keep improving on each year. It has become one of my favourite surfaces to play on.

“It’s a short season and some of the Americans choose not to play every event. But we had two guys in the quarter-finals of the French Open last year. 

“Success on clay is coming back. I am looking forward to being part of this progression of U.S. men’s tennis on clay.”

Main photo:- Ben Shelton lifts Munich trophy and wins a BMW – ATPTour.com

On-fire Jannik Sinner could increase his lead atop the ATP rankings after Madrid Masters pullouts from top rival Carlos Alcaraz and always-dangerous Novak Djokovic.

Sinner clinched back atop the table a week ago as he defeated Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo title and increase his unbeaten match streak to 17 with titles in Indian Wells, Miami and the principality.

Spain’s Alcaraz foreshadowed his Madrid absence by withdrawing before his second round match in Barcelona, citing a wrist problem he developed in Monaco.

He will miss out on a title defence chance in the Spanish capital with his fitness for the upcoming Rome Masters – another trophy to defend – now at least in doubt.

The 38-year-old Djokovic, a three-time Madrid winner, has not competed since losing to Brit Jack Draper in the Indian Wells fourth round six weeks ago.

Alexander Zverev took a further step towards a defence of his 2025 title at the ATP Munich event with a comfortable 6-1, 6-2 hammering of Canada’s Gabriel Diallo on Thursday.

The German who won his only title of 2025 in his home nation faced an opponent carrying an injury in the 73-minute loss.

“I think he had some issues with his back and wasn’t serving fully in the second set anymore. Very unfortunate,” the 28-year-old world No. 3 said. 

“Of course I am happy with the win and getting an easier match today.”

After days of cold weather, the spring sun finally made an appearance in the Bavarian capital.

Zverev advanced the the last eight with five breaks of serve and will bid fro a return to the semi-finals against fifth seed Francisco Cerundolo, a winner over Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-0.

“I played well from the baseline. I probably didn’t serve well in the first set, but it got better in the second. I am trying to improve every day,” the winner said as he reached a second straight quarter-final here..

Zverev has won their last four meetings.

“I’ve never beaten him on clay, which is his favourite surface, but I am definitely looking forward to the challenge,” Zverev said.

“I’m very happy to be at this stage, facing a tough opponent. That’s what it’s going to be tomorrow.”

Main photo:- Alexander Zverev with his 2025 Munich trophy