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German Underdogs Reach Kitzbühel Quarterfinals With Upset Wins

The German pair recovered from early-season slumps by booking quarterfinal berths to secure crucial ATP points on their preferred clay surface.

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Erfolgserlebnis für Yannick Hanfmann
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Overview

  • Yannick Hanfmann overcame a first-set deficit to beat second seed Sebastián Báez 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 and snapped a string of early exits by reaching his first quarterfinal since April.
  • Jan-Lennard Struff continued his late-season resurgence with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over third seed Pedro Martínez to claim his spot in the last eight.
  • Ranked 141st and 152nd, the two veterans outplayed significantly higher-ranked opponents on the Kitzbühel clay, underscoring their experience at the ATP 250 event.
  • In Thursday’s quarterfinals, Hanfmann will face Arthur Rinderknech and Struff will meet the winner of Francisco Comesana versus Arthur Cazaux for a place in the semifinals.
  • Strong performances in Kitzbühel have delivered vital ranking points and momentum for both players as they prepare for the upcoming hard-court swing.