2025 BMW Open Predictions & Betting Tips - Alexander Zverev the Top Choice in Munich

John Eastwood

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Last updated: 15 Apr 2025

John Eastwood 15 Apr 2025

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The 2025 BMW Open is being played in Munich
Alexander Zverev is the favoruite and top seed
I am backing the two-time champion to win in Germany

Alexander Zverev has won two BMW Open titles (Getty)

The 2025 BMW Open continues in Germany, a critical clay court warm-event for the French Open. The ATP 500 tournament is held until 20 April MTTC Iphitos in Munich.

Alexander Zverev is the favourite and top seed after winning the event in 2017 and 2018. Jan-Lennard Struff has reached two finals in Munich and is the defending champion.

Let's delve into the players poised to make a significant impact at this year's BMW Open and try to find some value in the betting market.

Seeds

Player	Country	Seed	Rank
Alexander Zverev	Germany	1	3
Ben Shelton	USA	2	15
Felix Auger-Aliassime	Canada	3	19
Ugo Humbert	France	4	21
Francisco Cerundolo	Argentina	5	22
Jakub Mensik	Czech Republic	6	23
Jiri Lehecka	Czech Republic	7	26
Denis Shapovalov	Canada	8	29

Top Contenders

Alexander Zverev (ATP Rank:3 - Odds: 3.20)

Alexander Zverev enters the BMW Open as the top seed and a two-time champion, having clinched titles in 2017 and 2018. He reached the Australian Open final, losing to Jannik Sinner, and made the quarter-finals at the Indian Wells Masters.

His clay court form includes a defeat to Matteo Berrettini in his opening match in Monte-Carlo. Zverev beat Alexandre Müller 6-4 6-1 in the first leg to set up a clash against Daniel Altmaier.

Francisco Cerúndolo (ATP Rank: 22 - Odds: 7.00)

Argentine Francisco Cerúndolo on the verge of a return to the Top 20. He has clay-court form under his belt in 2025, reaching the final in Buenos Aires and semi-finals in Santiago.

He got to the second round at the Monte Carlo Masters, going down 3-6 6-0 6-1 to Carlos Alcaraz. He meets defending champion Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round.

Ben Shelton (ATP No.15 - Odds: 9.50)

Ben Shelton enters the BMW Open as the third seed, his best result this year coming in a semi-final appearance at the Australian Open. He has a 16-15 record on clay, losing four of his six matches on the surface before competing in Germany.

The American showcased his fighting spirit by saving three match points to overcome Croatian qualifier Borna Gojo 4-6 7-6 7-6 in the first round. I would be surprised if he goes the distance in Munich.

Jakub Mensik (ATP No.23 - Odds: 12.00)

Jakub Mensik has emerged as one of the standout young talents on the ATP Tour. At just 19 years old, he won his first ATP title at the Miami Open, defeating Jack Draper, Arthur Fils and Taylor Fritz en route to the final where he beat his idol Novak Djokovic.

This victory propelled the Czechto a career-high ATP singles ranking of No.23. Has yet to prove himself against the top players on clay and has a tough road to the final in Munich.

Road to the final

Alexander Zverev is likely to face a tough opponent in the quarter-finals, and that could end up being his toughest match in the event.

No other player in the draw has had as much success in Munich, Miomir Kecmanovic a chance to go deep in the bottom half of the draw.

2025 BMW Open Winner Odds

Alexander Zverev is the current favorite to win the tournament, followed by Francsico Cerundolo and Ben Shelton. Odds from Stake and correct on 15 April 2025:

Player	Odds
Alexander Zverev	3.20
Francsico Cerundolo	7.00
Ben Shelton	9.50
Jakub Mensik	12.00
Felix Auger Aliassime	13.00
Ugo Humbert	13.00
Jiri Lehecka	17.00
Miomir Kecmanovic	21.00
Denis Shapovalov	21.00
Tallon Griekspoor	21.00
Mariano Navone	23.00
Fabian Marozsan	26.00
Zizou Bergs	26.00
David Goffin	26.00
Flavio Cobolli	31.00
Nicolas Jarry	34.00
Roberto Bautista Agut	36.00
Luciano Darderi	41.00
Daniel Altamier	46.00
Botic Van de Zandschulp	56.00
Alexander Bublik	61.00
Jan-Lennard Struff	61.00

Odds from Stake

Verdict

Alexander Zverev is a deserved favourite in Munich and has ample time to find his stride before the quarter-finals. I am backing the German and waiting for value to arise in the bottom half of the draw.

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