Zverev Advances to Stuttgart Quarters, Eyes Wimbledon Boost
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Alexander Zverev, the German top seed, progressed to the quarter-finals of the Stuttgart Open after defeating Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets. Despite a challenging second set, Zverev clinched the match in a tiebreak, continuing his preparation for Wimbledon. The tournament also saw impressive performances from Felix Auger-Aliassime and young German wildcard Justin Engel, who set new records with his victories.
Key Points
Alexander Zverev defeated Corentin Moutet 6-2, 7-6(7) to reach the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals.
Zverev, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, is using the tournament to prepare for Wimbledon.
Despite a dominant first set, Zverev faced a tougher challenge in the second set, winning in a tiebreak.
Felix Auger-Aliassime secured his first grasscourt win since 2022, defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Teenager Justin Engel became the youngest Stuttgart quarter-finalist and the youngest to reach an ATP grasscourt quarter-final since Boris Becker in 1985.
