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Ben Shelton Triumphs Over Nava in BMW Open First Round

4/14/2026

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Ben Shelton, an American tennis player, defeated Emilio Nava 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3 in the BMW Open first round in Munich.
The victory lifts Shelton's record to 6-0 in ATP 500 events this year.
He rallied from a break down in the final set and said Nava was not at full strength.
Shelton will next face Alexander Blockx, who defeated Yannick Hanfmann.
Cerundolo and Rinderknech won in straight sets.

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Ben Shelton, an American tennis player, defeated Emilio Nava 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-3 in the BMW Open first round in Munich.
The victory lifts Shelton's record to 6-0 in ATP 500 events this year.
He rallied from a break down in the final set and said Nava was not at full strength.
Shelton will next face Alexander Blockx, who defeated Yannick Hanfmann.
Cerundolo and Rinderknech won in straight sets.