Overview
- Alexander Zverev defeated fellow German Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-2 to reach his 99th ATP quarter-final and advance in the BMW Open.
- Zverev, the top seed and two-time Munich champion, aims to capture a third title after last winning the tournament in 2018.
- Ben Shelton overcame Dutch lucky loser Botic van de Zandschulp 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, marking his first quarter-final appearance in Munich.
- Shelton, the second seed and Australian Open semi-finalist, will face Italy's Luciano Darderi in the next round.
- Zverev awaits the winner of the match between Yannick Hanfmann and Tallon Griekspoor for a spot in the semi-finals.