Tomas Berdych is the defending champ here at this ATP 250 level event in Munich, but current stars Marin Cilic and Mikhail Youzhny will be looking to make this title their own as well. As an extra bonus for the German tennis fans, one of the most exciting players on tour, Marcos Baghdatis will be coming to Munich as part of his clay court season.

The BMW Open is as much of a social event in Germany as a tennis tournament. The tournament makes sure to have the public involved in the tournament as much as possible. There are pro-ams, family programs and nightlife for both the fans and players.

BMW has been a loyal sponsor of the event for sometime. Visitors can check out the new BMW automobiles before and after the matches, they will be able to see the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the BMW 5 Series Touring. Should be a great event in Munich.

The best of the ATP Tour and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour will be on display with day and evening session matches. Expected to compete will be Maria Sharapova, former top-10 player Nicole Vaidisova, and American teen sensation Melanie Oudin.

As usual, the men’s field is very strong as well. The stars continue to turn out for this ATP 500 level event. Former champion Andy Roddick will return to the mid-south, along with James Blake, Tommy Haas, and Fernando Verdasco.

American upstarts Sam Querrey and John Isner are also expected to be a factor. 2010 Australian Open Doubles Champs, the Bryan Brothers, will headline the doubles action throughout the week.

Also lurking in the draw will be 6’10″ Ivo Karlovic and the feisty Radek Stepanek who always plays well in Memphis. There is over $1.1 million and many ATP ranking points at stake this year for the 33rd annual Regions Morgan Keegan Championships.