Definition:
The 2013 BMW Open refers to a professional tennis tournament that was part of the ATP World Tour 250 series in 2013.
Overview:
The 2013 BMW Open was held in Munich, Germany, at the Iphitos Tennis Club. It took place on outdoor clay courts and occurred annually as a lead-up event to the French Open. The tournament typically featured a 28-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw, attracting professional male tennis players from around the world. In 2013, the event occurred from April 22 to April 28.
Etymology/Origin:
The term "BMW Open" originates from BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG), a German multinational company that has served as the tournament's title sponsor since 1990. The "2013" designates the year in which this specific edition was held.
Characteristics:
- Surface: Outdoor clay courts
- Category: ATP World Tour 250
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Duration: Approximately one week in late April
- Prize Money: In 2013, the total prize money was €398,250
- Notable Participants in 2013: Players such as Philipp Kohlschreiber, who won the singles title, and other ATP-ranked professionals participated.
- Format: Single elimination in both singles and doubles events
Related Topics:
- ATP Tour
- German tennis tournaments
- Clay court season
- Munich as a host city for international sports events
- BMW sponsorship in sports
Accurate information is based on historical ATP Tour records and official tournament archives.