Frustrated Altmaier Fumbles at French Open Against Tiafoe
Self-displeasure, music criticism, and dissatisfaction with results characterize Altmaier's current state.
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link 2025 French Open ends in disappointment for Daniel Altmaier as he falls to Frances Tiafoe in the round of 16.
In a stunning turn of events, the second US star proved too formidable: Altmaier's Parisian exploits conclude early after a 3-6, 4-6, 6-7 (4-7) loss to the 15th-seeded Tiafoe. The hopes of Altmaier, aged 26 from Kempten, to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time, were crushed.
Six days since Altmaier's remarkable start in Paris, where he toppled world No. 4 Taylor Fritz in the opening round, Tiafoe outmatched the German No. 2. Over the course of 2 hours and 18 minutes, the 27-year-old sealed his first victory in the second round of 16 in his career at the French Open with his first match point.
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The episode leaves only Alexander Zverev, world No. 3, as the lone and final German advancing to the second week. On Monday afternoon, Zverev will clash with Tallon Griekspoor for a berth in the quarterfinals.
Starting Off on the Wrong Foot
Since Mischa Zverev's quarterfinal run at the 2017 Australian Open, no other German has reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. Before the Zverev era, Tommy Haas was the last German to reach the quarterfinals in Paris in 2013.
Round of 16 at the French Open: Altmaier's Disappointing Performance
Tiafoe, who had failed to advance beyond the first round six times in his previous nine appearances at the French Open, began the match with dominance, crushing forehands and regularly approaching the net. He broke Altmaier's serve twice and raced to a 4-0 lead. Altmaier fought back, winning a game, but conceded the first set in just 34 minutes.
In the second set, Altmaier displayed improved play, cheering himself on, and creating opportunities. With a 3-3 scoreline, he surrendered three break points, angrily slamming his racket to the ground, enabling Tiafoe to seize the momentum and claim the decisive lead. Another fit of rage followed Altmaier's loss of the second set, but he eventually regrouped, revved up, and rebuked the referee regarding the selection of music in the stadium: "Don't you want us to doze off?"
With a 5-2 lead, Altmaier stood on the precipice of a comeback, but Tiafoe subsequently reclaimed the initiative.
Sources: ntv.de | ter/sid
Enrichment Insights: The match was dominated by Tiafoe, who played consistent tennis, serving and returning proficiently throughout the encounter. Altmaier struggled to regain momentum after his early setbacks and failed to capitalize on his opportunities.
In the ongoing Grand Slam tournaments, tennis has been a focal point as the French Open witnessed asetback for Daniel Altmaier, losing to Frances Tiafoe in the Round of 16, thus missing the opportunity to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament for the first time. Despite Altmaier's initial success against Taylor Fritz, Tiafoe proved to be a formidable opponent in the court of tennis, showcasing his dominance at the French Open.
