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    Munich 2026 Semifinal: Ben Shelton vs Alex Molcan preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips | BMW Open

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    Fixture: (2) Ben Shelton vs Alex Molcan

    Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026

    Tournament: BMW Open 2026

    Round: Semifinal

    Venue: MTTC Iphitos e.V. complex in Munich, Germany

    Category: ATP 500

    Surface: Clay (Outdoor)

    Prize Money: €478,935

    Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel, Fubo; UK – Sky Sports, Others – Disney+

    Ben Shelton vs Alex Molcan preview

    Ben Shelton of the United States during the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Getty Images)
    Ben Shelton of the United States during the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship at River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Getty Images)

    No.2 seed Ben Shelton will square off with Alex Molcan in the semifinal of the 2026 BMW Open on Saturday, April 18, at the MTTC Iphitos e.V. complex in Munich, Germany. Shelton started his 2026 season at the ASB Classic, where he reached the quarterfinals. He recorded the same run at the Australian Open before being bested by World No.1 Jannik Sinner.

    The American prodigy’s best result in the year so far came at the Dallas Open, where he clinched the title after defeating his fellow teammate Taylor Fritz 3-6, 6-3, 7-5. He again reached the quarterfinals of the ATP Houston. Meanwhile, Molcan has picked up the pace in the last two tournaments by reaching the quarterfinal rounds of Challenger Zadar and Bucharest Open. Molcan dominated Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 6-4.

    Ben Shelton vs Alex Molcan head-to-head

    Leylah Fernandez and Zeynep Sonmez have never locked horns with each other on the ATP tour. Hence, their head-to-head record stands at 0-0.

    Ben Shelton vs Alex Molcan odds

    Players Moneyline Handicap Total Games
    Ben Shelton
    Alex Molcan

    (Odds will b updated when available)

    Ben Shelton vs Alex Molcan prediction

    Alex Molcan of Slovakia during the BMW Open at MTTC IPHITOS in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Getty Images)
    Alex Molcan of Slovakia during the BMW Open at MTTC IPHITOS in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Getty Images)

    Shelton reached the quarterfinal round at the 2026 BMW Open after seeing off Joao Fonseca 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. He will be reaching back-to-back finals in Munich if he manages to outplay the Slovak player. While Shelton recorded two double faults in his last game, Molcan recorded three.

    The American was able to convert 84% (38/45) of his first serves into points, and Molcan converted 68% (19/28). Shelton fired seven aces against Fonseca while Molcan recorded two. Shelton won 68% points on his second serve, including 17/25. Molcan scored 19/24 points on the second serve.

    Pick: Ben Shelton to win in three sets.

    Ben Shelton vs Alex Molcan betting tips

    Tip 1: The faceoff will have at least 22 games.

    Tip 2: Alex Molcan to win one set.