Zverev wants to play in Stuttgart in 2024 and 2025
Olympic tennis champion Alexander Zverev (26) wants to start his Wimbledon preparation at the ATP tournament in Stuttgart in the next two years. The German number one has made the commitment for the years 2024 and 2025, the organizers of the Stuttgart grass court tournament announced on Friday. Next year, the tournament will take place on the grounds of the TC Weissenhof from June 10 to 16.
"The tournaments in Germany have a special significance for me. There is nothing better for me than playing in front of my fans," said the world number seven Zverev, who has celebrated the titles in his home city of Hamburg and in Chengdu, China this season, in a statement from the organizers.
This year, the Hamburg native wanted to compete in Stuttgart for the first time since 2019. However, he then withdrew after his semi-final appearance at the French Open due to a thigh injury. The Stuttgart event will also take place directly after the Grand Slam tournament in Paris in 2024.
However, the organizers assume that Zverev will be one of the four seeded participants at Weissenhof next year as a top ten player and will therefore have a bye in the first round. "This will give Alexander Zverev enough time to prepare optimally for the Boss Open, even if he goes far at the French Open in Paris beforehand," said Tournament Director Edwin Weindorfer. As a result of the ankle injury he suffered in 2022, Zverev was not ranked in the top 20 last June.
Alexander Zverev, being a fan favorite in Germany, has consistently chosen to participate in ATP tournaments in his home country, including Stuttgart. In 2024 and 2025, he has confirmed his participation in the Stuttgart grass court tournament, further cementing his commitment to German tennis.
The ATP rankings often position Zverev amongst the top ten players worldwide, granting him a bye in the first round of the Stuttgart tournament, as he prepares for the Boss Open. His impressive performance in Grand Slam tournaments, such as the French Open, often necessitates a careful balance between competitions, as demonstrated in the text.
Source: www.dpa.com
