Denis Shapovalov loses early at BMW Open Munich 2025, results in 1-2 score

Denis Shapovalov lost his opening match at the BMW Open in Munich. This is a change from his win against Griekspoor on April 15th.
By Newsroom | Tennis, Munich |

MUNICH – The BMW Open saw an early exit for Canadian Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday, falling to Tallon Griekspoor in a match that concluded with a 1-2 scoreline, according to Sofascore. The defeat places Shapovalov, ranked 39th, outside the tournament's later rounds. The same day, Félix Auger-Aliassime, another Canadian contender, also dropped his opening-round fixture.

The tournament's first round also featured a notable historical moment. Diego Dedura-Palomero, aged 17 years and 1 month, became the youngest player born in 2008 or later to secure a victory on the ATP Tour. This occurred when Shapovalov retired from their initial match. Shapovalov's performance included five aces against Dedura-Palomero's none, but he also registered three double faults, whereas his opponent had none.

Shapovalov's Bavarian Campaign Ends Abruptly

Shapovalov's appearance at the BMW Open concluded prematurely. His match against Tallon Griekspoor saw the Dutchman advance. The specific circumstances of Shapovalov's loss against Griekspoor are detailed in Sofascore's live score updates, which indicate a three-set outcome favoring Griekspoor. This contrasts with a prior match in Monte Carlo where Shapovalov had secured a victory against Griekspoor on April 15th.

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This year's BMW Open also saw Alexander Zverev claim the title, defeating Ben Shelton in the final. Zverev secured his third Munich title, his 24th ATP Tour victory overall. Shelton's presence in the final marked him as the first American man to reach a clay court final at ATP 500 level or higher since Andre Agassi in 2002.

A Glimpse at the Draw

The 2025 BMW Open draw included Jan-Lennard Struff as the defending champion, though he was eliminated in the first round by Francisco Cerúndolo. The tournament featured a 32-player draw, with 8 seeds. Among those seeded were Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Ugo Humbert, Francisco Cerúndolo, Jakub Menšík, Jiří Lehečka (who withdrew), and Denis Shapovalov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why did Denis Shapovalov lose early at the BMW Open in Munich on Tuesday?
Denis Shapovalov lost his first match at the BMW Open in Munich to Tallon Griekspoor. The final score was 1-2, meaning Griekspoor advanced.
Q: What was the score of Denis Shapovalov's match at the BMW Open?
The match between Denis Shapovalov and Tallon Griekspoor at the BMW Open ended with a score of 1-2. Griekspoor won the match.
Q: Who won the BMW Open in Munich in 2025?
Alexander Zverev won the 2025 BMW Open in Munich. He defeated Ben Shelton in the final match.
Q: Did any young players make history at the BMW Open?
Yes, 17-year-old Diego Dedura-Palomero became the youngest player born in 2008 or later to win an ATP Tour match. This happened when Shapovalov retired from their match.