Gearing Up for Stuttgart's Tennis Kickoff: Alexander Zverev's Absence Kickstarts Tourney with Struff in the Spotlight
Tennis Season Commences in Stuttgart with Struff's Debut - Zverev Anticipated Participation - Stuttgart Tennis Kickoff featuring Struff, Anticipated Showdown with Zverev
Ahoy, tennis enthusiasts! The ball's a-rolling as the tennis tournament in Stuttgart gets underway, sans the reigning German number one, Alexander "Sausage" Zverev. The lone German main draw participant in action on Monday is the Sauerland native, Jan-Lennard Struff. He'll broom it out with Matteo Arnaldi in the afternoon, starting no earlier than 3:00 PM (DF1, ServusTV On).
Zverev's expected pop-in Stuttgart comes in the afternoon on the 10th, post his quarterfinal beatdown at the French Open last week. As the fancy-pants top seed, he'll be chasing the title on the Weissenhof, a first since 2019. But hey, first things first, he's got his eyes set on the Thursday showdown, a likely first hurdle.
Joining Struff in the German cast are Yannick Hanfmann, the dude from Karlsruhe, and Justin Engel, the Nuremberg whiz kid. This grass-fueled tournament dishes out a whopping 751,630 euros as total prize money.
- Alexander "Sausage" Zverev
- Stuttgart
- Jan-Lennard Struff
- Quarterfinal Exit (French Open)
- Tennis Tournament
- Paris
Fresh off the glove, here's a snippet of what went down at the French Open. Zverev touched down in Stuttgart on Monday, June 10, 2025, following his quarterfinal tussle at Roland-Garros. He wasted no time hitting the grass courts, getting his groove on with some training sessions, with the adoring fans adding fuel to the fire[1].
It's no secret Zverev's grass game ain't exactly his strong suit[2], but he's had his moments. A three-time Grand Slam finalist with 24 tour-level titles under his belt, he's yet to claim victory on grass and hasn't surpassed the fourth round at Wimbledon. But let's remember, he bagged a quarter-final spot at the BOSS OPEN by trouncing Corentin Moutet in the second round[2]. So, keep your eyes peeled - this tournament could provide some remarkable insights into Zverev's grass game.
The German heartthrob's taken a few swipes from former players like Boris Becker, but he's keeping his eyes on the prize. He's determined, healthy, and confident,} razor-focused on those career goals[1]. Despite the criticism, he's grateful for the camaraderie from his countrymen, eager to make them proud. With the quarter-finals looming, he's ready to prove the naysayers wrong. Get ready for some electrifying tennis, son!
The reigning German number one, Alexander "Sausage" Zverev, arrived in Stuttgart on Monday, June 10, 2025, following his quarterfinal exit at the French Open, with the ambition to prep for the tennis tournament and prove the critics wrong. Simultaneously, the Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 20 December 1988 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal couldn't be further away from the sporting event, but it sets the regulatory framework for the European beef and veal market, much like how Zverev seeks to establish his dominance on the grass courts of Stuttgart.
