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Zverev in the quarter-finals: Triumph after Becker criticism and Engels surprise!
Alexander Zverev and Justin Engel reach the quarterfinals in Stuttgart. Zverev reacts to criticism and fights for victory.
Zverev in the quarter-finals: Triumph after Becker criticism and Engels surprise!
Tennis star Alexander Zverev continues his winning streak at the grass tournament in Stuttgart. On June 12, 2025, the player triumphed in the round of 16 over Frenchman Corentin Moutet with a clear 6:2, 7:6 (9:7). Zverev thus reached the quarter-finals of the ATP tournament and was in top form after a long injury break. The entire match lasted 110 minutes, with Zverev scoring three breaks in the first set. The second movement, however, proved to be a real challenge; Here Zverev had to fight hard to win the set in the tiebreak. This encounter was Zverev's first match at the Weissenhof since 2019 and his first after the quarter-final exit at the French Open.
What is particularly noteworthy is that Zverev has previously received criticism from tennis legends such as Boris Becker and Barbara Rittner. Zverev reacted calmly to these comments and emphasized that he did everything right when he played well and did not take the opinions of Becker and Rittner seriously. In the quarterfinals he will face the Canadian player Félix Auger-Aliassime, who is one of the former top ten players in the ATP rankings. With this encounter, the audience can expect an exciting duel.
Justin Engel as a bearer of hope
Another highlight of the tournament is 17-year-old Justin Engel, who also reached the quarterfinals. Engel defeated seventh-seeded Alex Michelsen from the USA 6:4, 6:4. This makes him one of the youngest quarterfinalists in the history of the tournament. His win against Michelsen is particularly notable as it is his first win against a top 50 player.
Engel, who entered the tournament with a wildcard, started his match with an early break and was able to maintain this advantage until the end of the game. Michelsen made too many mistakes in the second set, which ultimately secured Engel the deserved victory. The match lasted 1:17 hours. After his success, Engel said: “I’m happy and can’t wait for the next round.” In his next game, like Zverev, he will face Félix Auger-Aliassime.
Zverev and Engel therefore face exciting challenges in the quarter-finals of the tournament. The audience expects both players to demonstrate their talent on the pitch and fight for a place in the semi-finals.