Tennis player Daniel Altmaier secures a prize of 265,000 euros from the Glutofen tournament.
German Tennis Player Daniel Altmaier Reaches Round of 16 in French Open
In the blistering 30-degree heat of Paris, tennis professional Daniel Altmaier has made history, becoming the first German player to reach the round of 16 at this year's French Open. The 26-year-old from Kempten again demonstrated his remarkable skill on Court 14, edging past Serbian Hamad Medjedovic with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. Altmaier now looks forward to accumulating ranking points and receiving a minimum payout of 265,000 euros.
Set for a challenging encounter on Sunday, Altmaier is scheduled to face either the 15th-seeded Frances Tiafoe or Sebastian Korda, both from the United States, for a shot at his first major quarterfinal. Potential opponents in the quarterfinals include Lorenzo Musetti of Italy and Holger Rune of Denmark. Unfortunately, in 2020, Altmaier was unable to advance past the eighth round against Spanish Pablo Carreño Busta.
In the first round, Altmaier surprised spectators when he eliminated the world No. 4, Taylor Fritz. His initial set against Medjedovic, a player with no previous Grand Slam tournament victories, was strong, leading 4-2. Medjedovic required a medical timeout after the third game to have his blood pressure checked and appeared struggling, leaning on his racket and panting. However, Altmaier seemed to lose focus, allowing Medjedovic to capture the set.
With the support of many German fans, Altmaier regained control, taking clear advantages in the remaining sets. A fatigued Medjedovic, finding no respite in the scorching sun, gradually wore down, causing spectators to boo as he attempted trick shots.
According to recent PIM ATP Rankings, Altmaier's ranking is not explicitly provided in the search results, but he was ranked No. 66 as of the latest information available. Frances Tiafoe, Altmaier's prospective opponent in the fourth round, has not yet had their ranking listed in the search results, although Tiafoe is generally regarded as a higher-ranked player.
There is no specific information available about Daniel Altmaier's opponent in the eighth round for the 2023 French Open as the tournament structure does not include an eighth round; it usually consists of seven rounds (first round to final).
Source: ntv.de, dbe/sid
During the French Open 2023, German tennis player Daniel Altmaier showcased his skills in sports, particularly tennis, as he advanced to the round of 16, setting up a potential encounter against Frances Tiafoe or Sebastian Korda, both known for their prowess in tennis. Altmaier, a former quarterfinalist, will be looking to surpass his 2020 performance when he faced Spanish player Pablo Carreño Busta and was unable to advance further.
