LateRooms.com - Tennis Stars to Compete in Munich's BMW Open

    MUNICH, GERMANY, March 17, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Some of the biggest stars in men's tennis will be heading to Munich for the BMW Open next month.

The outdoor clay court tournament takes place at the Bavarian capital's Iphitos Tennis Club and traditionally attracts players of the highest calibre.

Running from Saturday April 23rd to Sunday May 1st, it is the first of five German events on the ATP World Tour calendar this year.

A prize pool of EUR398,250 (GBP345,400) is up for grabs, as well as the chance for entrants to boost their world rankings, so the stage is set for a week of thrilling and highly competitive action.

Mikhail Youzhny of Russia is the reigning champion, having defeated Croatia's Marin Cilic in the final last year.

Other previous winners of the tournament include stars such as Ivan Lendl, Thomas Enqvist, Nikolay Davydenko and 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, who triumphed at the event in 2003.

Philipp Kohlschreiber was the last German player to taste victory at the BMW Open, beating Youzhny in three sets to claim the title in 2007.

Ticket prices for the matches vary, depending on where people choose to sit and the day on which they attend.

Family tickets, which allow admission for two adults and a maximum of four children, are priced between EUR38 and EUR55.

Exclusive boxes are also available on the club's centre court for those who prefer to enjoy the sport in more luxurious surroundings.

Spectators are kept entertained with live music and performance art in between matches.

Tennis fans can find a wide range of Munich hotels at LateRooms.com, including the Hotel Leonardo Munich.

For more information on this event, visit http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Munich.aspx.

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