Table: From 1968 onward, List of Most Munich Open titles, BMW Open, ATP 500, Germany, Men, Tennis, Ranked.
| ACTIVE | PLAYER | TITLES |
|---|---|---|
| Philipp Kohlschreiber | 3 | |
| A | Alexander Zverev | 3 |
| A | Holger Rune | 2 |
| Nikolay Davydenko | 2 | |
| Guillermo Vilas | 2 | |
| Manuel Orantes | 2 | |
| Guillermo Pérez Roldán | 2 | |
| Franco Squillari | 2 | |
| A | Ben Shelton (Current) | 1 |
| A | Jan-Lennard Struff | 1 |
| A | Cristian Garín | 1 |
| A | Nikoloz Basilashvili | 1 |
| Andy Murray | 1 | |
| Roger Federer | 1 | |
| David Nalbandian | 1 | |
| Olivier Rochus | 1 | |
| Fernando González | 1 | |
| Tomáš Berdych | 1 | |
| Tommy Haas | 1 | |
| Martin Kližan | 1 | |
| Bob Hewitt | 1 | |
| Martin Mulligan | 1 | |
| Ion Tiriac | 1 | |
| Juan Gisbert Sr | 1 | |
| Sandy Mayer | 1 | |
| Jürgen Fassbender | 1 | |
| Željko Franulović | 1 | |
| Rolf Gehring | 1 | |
| Chris Lewis | 1 | |
| Gene Mayer | 1 | |
| Tomáš Šmíd | 1 | |
| Libor Pimek | 1 | |
| Joakim Nyström | 1 | |
| Emilio Sánchez | 1 | |
| Andrei Chesnokov | 1 | |
| Karel Nováček | 1 | |
| Magnus Gustafsson | 1 | |
| Magnus Larsson | 1 | |
| Ivan Lendl | 1 | |
| Michael Stich | 1 | |
| Wayne Ferreira | 1 | |
| Slava Doseděl | 1 | |
| Mark Philippoussis | 1 | |
| Thomas Enqvist | 1 | |
| Jiří Novák | 1 | |
| Younes El Aynaoui | 1 |
2026 Final Ben Shelton clinched his fifth ATP Tour title, defeating fourth seed Flavio Cobolli 6–2, 7–5. First American to win three ATP 500 titles.
Altitude Munich sits at approximately 520 meters (1,706 feet) above sea level, nestled on the elevated plains of Upper Bavaria near the Alps. This moderate altitude is noticeably higher than tournaments like Barcelona or Roland Garros, which means the ball travels slightly faster through the thinner air and bounces a bit higher. Players who hit flat and hard tend to benefit more in Munich compared to sea-level clay events.
Humidity April in Munich brings cool and variable spring weather, with average temperatures between 8°C and 15°C (46°F–59°F). Humidity levels are moderate, generally around 65–70%. The proximity to the Alps also brings a local weather phenomenon called the Föhn — warm air currents from Italy crossing the Alps that create sudden temperature spikes and clear skies. These Föhn winds can cause headaches and discomfort for some players, making conditions unpredictable during tournament week.
Outdoor Tournament There is no roof, so rain and cold temperatures in April can disrupt the schedule. Munich’s spring weather is known for being changeable, with sunny mornings sometimes giving way to afternoon showers.
Surface The tournament is played on outdoor red clay, which at Munich’s altitude plays slightly faster than at lower-elevation clay events. The courts still favor baseline players with strong topspin, but the higher bounce and faster conditions give big servers and aggressive players a better chance than at events like Roland Garros or Monte-Carlo.