Overview

• Ben Shelton will face world No. 3 Alexander Zverev in the BMW Open final, marking the first ATP 500 clay-court final for an American man since Andre Agassi in 2002.
• Trinity Rodman, recovering from a back injury, has been attending Shelton's matches, including his semifinal victory over Francisco Cerundolo.
• Rodman debuted in Shelton’s player’s box during his semifinal match and is expected to attend the final as well.
• Shelton credited his Munich performance for boosting his confidence on clay, a surface he continues to adapt to with notable success.
• Rodman, consulting with doctors in London, plans to return to play soon for the USWNT and Washington Spirit after her recovery.