Overview

• Ben Shelton defeated Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the 2025 BMW Open in Munich.
• This marks Shelton's second ATP clay-court semifinal of the season and his first at the 500-level on European red clay.
• Shelton is the first American to reach the Munich semifinals since Jim Courier in 1990, highlighting a resurgence in U.S. men's tennis on clay.
• The world No. 15 has shown significant improvement on clay, overcoming early struggles and adapting his powerful serve and movement to the surface.
• He will face Francisco Cerundolo in the semifinals, aiming to continue his momentum and secure his first title of the season.