ATP Munich Day 3 Predictions
Ben Shelton vs Alexander Blockx
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Although No. 2 seed Ben Shelton does not favor the clay as his best surface, he has nearly an identical winning percentage on the dirt as he does on grass. The American slogged through a three-set first-round win over compatriot Emilio Nava but should be wary of Wednesday’s matchup against Alexander Blockx. The 21-year-old currently holds a career-high ranking of No. 71 and is coming off a week in which he advanced from qualies to reach the Monte Carlo Round of 16. I expect the young Belgian to continue making noise with an ATP Munich upset.
Prediction: Blockx in 3
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Fabian Marozsan
Head-to-Head: Tsitsipas 1-0 Marozsan
In the final first-round matchup on Day 3, a struggling Stefanos Tsitsipas faces Fabian Marozsan. The Greek has just two wins since mid-February, however, he has squared off against only one opponent outside the top 40 in that span. I’m a longtime fan of Marozsan’s game. The big-serving Hungarian attacks off both wings and has the arsenal to compete with anyone, but consistency remains his issue. What Tsitsipas will we see in Munich? Lately, it’s easier to expect the worst and fade the former World No. 3.
Prediction: Marozsan in 3
Flavio Cobolli vs Zizou Bergs
Head-to-Head: Cobolli 2-1 Bergs
It has been an up-and-down year for the young Italian Flavio Cobolli, but a title in Acapulco paired with a strong end to the 2025 season has him sitting at No. 16 in the world. The clay has been Cobolli’s favorite and most fruitful surface, and a strong result in Munich could go a long way for his Roland Garros prep. Zizou Bergs will be opposite the Italian. Playing some of the best tennis of his career, Bergs’ variety and willingness to run down every ball are perfect for the clay. However, Cobolli will likely be too much for the Belgian in the end.
Prediction: Cobolli in 3
Luciano Darderi vs Vit Kopriva
Head-to-Head: Darderi 2-3 Kopriva
Luciano Darderi is about as close as you can get to a clay-court specialist in 2026. In fact, at World No. 21, he is undoubtedly the highest-ranked specialist in the world. Don’t believe me? Check out his career splits: hard 12-32 (27.3%), clay 53-24 (68.8%), grass 4-7 (36.4%). Darderi is 10-4 on the dirt this season and should have no problem dispatching Vit Kopriva.
Prediction: Darderi in 2
Joao Fonseca vs Arthur Rinderknech
Head-to-Head: Fonseca 1-0 Rinderknech
Prediction: Fonseca in 3
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