Shelton became only the fourth American representative to win the trophy at this tournament since 1968, and before him Sandy Mayer (1973), Gene Mayer (1982) and Ivan Lendl (1993) managed to do so. He could have done it last year as well, but in the match for the title he was defeated by the local favorite Alexander Zverev.
Cobolli prevented a repeat of last year’s final by defeating the world No. 3 and three-time Munich winner in the semifinals.
The Italian reached the finals without losing a set, but in the title match he allowed Shelton to win the first four games, while in the second game he missed as many as six break opportunities. He did not get a new chance to take serve until the end of the match, so Shelton got another ‘break’ in the 11th game of the second set to gain the advantage that brought him the fifth trophy in the seventh final.
For the American tennis player, it is the second title on clay, and he won the first one in Houston two years ago. This year, he also won the indoor tournament in Dallas, reports Hina.
Cobolli appeared in his fifth final, and remained on three titles, the last of which he won a month and a half ago in Acapulco, Mexico.
(Vijesti.ba)
