Overview

• Justin Engel, a 17-year-old wildcard from Nuremberg, reached the Stuttgart ATP quarterfinals on grass to become the youngest player to do so since Boris Becker in 1985.
• He opened his campaign with a win over James Duckworth before defeating world No. 35 Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-4, firing a perfect first serve and never facing a break point.
• Engel’s run ended in a 6-7, 3-6 quarterfinal loss to No. 29 Felix Auger-Aliassime, a match that provided valuable tour-level experience.
• Germany’s No. 1 Alexander Zverev praised Engel’s aggressive style and composure under pressure following his historic performance.
• His capacity to win on multiple surfaces has drawn comparisons to the early stages of Boris Becker’s career.