Mumbai, April 21: Top-seeded Alexander Zverev beat second-seeded Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 to win his third Munich title on Sunday. It was the big-serving German player's first title of the year and 24th overall on the ATP tour. He previously won the clay-court tournament in 2017 and '18. Shelton was playing in his fourth career final and second on clay after winning in Houston last year. Porsche Tennis Grand Prix 2025: Jelena Ostapenko Beats Iga Swiatek Again and Reaches Stuttgart Semifinals With Aryna Sabalenka.

“It's extremely special, I always love winning tournaments in Germany,” said Zverev, who celebrated his 28th birthday. ”It's definitely a great birthday present, let's put it that way."

In sunny conditions at the BMW Open, Zverev served for the match and set up match point with a sliced backhand at the net that Shelton could not get back in. He clinched the win with a sharp backhand volley at the net following a brief rally. It was a dominant performance on serve from Zverev, who did not face a break point. Happy Birthday Alexander Zverev: Fans Wish Tennis Star As He Turns 28.

He has a shot at moving back into second place in the ATP rankings. Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz — who beat him in last year's French Open final — had to win the Barcelona Open final later Sunday against Holger Rune to stay at No. 2 behind Jannik Sinner.

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