Zverev Steps Closer to Stuttgart Final, Title Within Reach
Zverev Competes in Stuttgart Final - Achievement of Number 25 Title Nears Completion - Tennis player Zverev secures Stuttgart final win, claiming his 25th career title.
Get ready for a thrilling tennis showdown! Alexander Zverev is just two wins away from adding another title to his impressive career tally, with the final of the grass tournament in Stuttgart on Saturday's agenda against Ben Shelton (kick-off 14.00 CET/DF1).
After a disappointing French Open, Zverev, now 28, is looking to bounce back with a victory. "Things are moving in the right direction. Whatever happens from now on, I'm happy," Zverev shared his positive outlook. "Winning is always fun, especially playing in Germany. It feels great to be on the court here."
Victory Over Nakashima Secured
Zverev clinched a 7-5, 6-4 victory over American Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinals, extending his winning streak against the opponent. "This was a good match, especially considering it's the second grass match for both of us," he summarized. "I improved my play from the baseline, returned better, and served better too."
Memory Lapse & Scorching Heat
Zverev found himself in a spot of bother in the scorching heat during his quarterfinal match against teenage phenom Justin Engel. He experienced a brief lapse in memory, momentarily forgetting he had defeated Nakashima thrice before. The media jogged his memory, causing a chuckle. "I'm getting older, I guess," he joked self-deprecatingly.
In the end, Zverev held his cool and didn't drop a single serve throughout the match.
Zverev & Becker Disagreement
Tennis legend Boris Becker criticized Zverev following his quarterfinal loss against Novak Djokovic at the French Open and advised him to change his coach. Zverev had already addressed the issue at the beginning of the week. "We've probably talked about it already," Zverev said calmly. "Honestly, I'm surprised he didn't reach out to me. Maybe he should."
Young Gun Engel's Run Ends
Engel, the 17-year-old sensation, saw his incredible winning streak come to an end against top-30 player Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-7 (3-7), 3-6 in the quarterfinals. "It's great to hear Auger-Aliassime thinks I could be a future rival. I just keep pushing myself. I've learned I can compete with the big boys, and I'm going to keep working hard," he said, emphasizing his determination.
Engel demonstrated resilience, competing fiercely until midway through the second set. Ultimately, Auger-Aliassime's strong serving proved to be too much for the young talent. "He didn't give me many chances, but it was still a lot of fun to play," Engel admitted.
Pressure & Future Challenges
With two surprising victories under his belt, Engel found himself in the qualifying round for Halle on Saturday. His opponent will be Auger-Aliassime, who'll play the other semifinal (12.00 CET) on the Stuttgart Weissenhof against American top-ten player Taylor Fritz.
- Alexander Zverev
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- Brandon Nakashima
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- Boris Becker
- Ben Shelton
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In the 2025 Stuttgart Open, Zverev made a captivating run towards the final, defeating Corentin Moutet and Brandon Nakashima before losing to Taylor Fritz in the final. His journey to the title included a first-round bye as the top seed. Although he ultimately came up short, Zverev's performance on grass signaled a promising come-back for the German star, who had struggled in the lead-up to the tournament, including a defeat at the hands of Djokovic in the French Open quarterfinals.
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