The 2001 BMW Open was a men's

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tournament played on outdoor clay courts in

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, Germany and was part of the International Series of the

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. The tournament ran from 30 April through 6 May 2001. Unseeded

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won the singles title.

Finals

Singles

defeated

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6–4, 7–5 * It was Novák's 2nd title of the year and the 17th of his career.

Doubles

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defeated

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5–7, 6–2, 7–6^(7–5) * It was Luxa's only title of the year and the 1st of his career. It was Štěpánek's 2nd title of the year and the 3rd of his career.

References

External links

Official website

ATP tournament profile
{{2001 ATP Tour

BMW Open The Bavarian International Tennis Championships (, known since 1990 by its sponsored name BMW Open) is a men's tennis tournament held at the MTTC Iphitos in Munich, Germany. The tournament is played on outdoor clay courts as part of the ATP Tour ...

Bavarian International Tennis Championships