Griekspoor Faces Tien in BMW Open First Round Showdown

Munich, Germany – Tallon Griekspoor will clash with Learner Tien in a pivotal first-round match of the BMW Open on Monday, April 14, 2025, at MTTC Iphitos. The match is set to start not before 10:00 AM UK time, which is 5:00 AM ET and 2:00 AM PT.

Griekspoor, currently ranked No. 37 in the ATP standings, is looking to build on his recent performance after reaching the finals in Morocco, where he fell to Luciano Darderi despite being the top seed. In his previous tournament at Monte-Carlo, he struggled against Arthur Fils, losing in three sets—6-7, 6-4, 6-2—despite taking the first set tiebreak.

On the other hand, Learner Tien, sitting at No. 69 in the ATP rankings, is also eager to regain form. Following a disappointing exit at the Houston Open, where he lost in straight sets to Alex Michelson, Tien hopes to showcase his skills on clay, a surface where he remains somewhat of an unknown.

Tien’s standout moment came earlier this season with a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open and a quarter-final finish at the Mexican Open, where he notably defeated world No. 2 Alexander Zverev. However, his performance has waned since then, raising questions about his current play on outdoor clay.

Betting odds reflect Griekspoor’s status as a favorite, listed at -275 against Tien’s +210. This translates to an implied probability of 73.3% for Griekspoor to win, a testament to his recent form and higher ranking.

Tennis analysts have suggested Griekspoor is likely to win in straight sets as he attempts to capitalize on Tien’s struggles. Sports fans can catch the match on Sky Sports Tennis in the UK and Tennis Channel in the US, with online streaming available via Sky Go and the Tennis Channel’s platforms.

As the tournament unfolds, both players seek an early statement in the BMW Open, setting the stage for an exciting day of tennis in Munich.