Luciano Darderi vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2025 BMW Open | Quarter-Final

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Ben Shelton will aim for a semi-final appearance at the BMW Open when he takes on Luciano Darderi.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: Friday 18th April, 2025: UK – not before 11:10am / US ET – not before 6:10am / US PT – not before 3:10am

Venue: MTTC Iphitos, Munich, Germany

Surface: Outdoor clay

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Luciano Darderi vs Ben Shelton prediction

Luciano Darderi dug deep to come from a set down and take down Miomir Kecmanovic in the previous round. The Italian won 2-6 7-6 6-4, grabbing a late break in the third set to win. He now faces Ben Shelton who reached his first ever quarter-final on clay in Europe with a win over Botic van de Zandschulp.

Shelton won 7-6 6-1 against the Dutchman, in a much more stress-free match than in his first-round encounter where he had to save multiple match points. Nevertheless, he will have his work cut out against Darderi, who now has 11 wins out of 12 matches to start his clay court season. He has made another deep run at a tournament after making the final in Napoli and Marrakesh, winning the former event.

We’re backing the Italian to defeat Shelton and reach the semi-final. He’s playing the better tennis of the two on the surface and has the game to outlast the big serving American.

Luciano Darderi vs Ben Shelton tip: Luciano Darderi to win