Heartbreak for Struff after reaching Stuttgart final and superb clay court season, out of 2023 Wimbledon
ATPThursday, 29 June 2023 at 20:00
Jan-Lennard
Struff withdrew from Wimbledon after reaching the final of the Stuttgart Open.
The German
player is having the best season of his career, going from playing Challenger
tournaments and being outside the top 150 at the beginning of 2023 to becoming
one of the most dangerous players on the ATP tour.
Struff
advanced through the qualifiers and reached the second round in both the Miami
Open and the BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells. He was the surprise package in
Monte-Carlo, coming through the qualifiers and defeating Albert Ramos-Vinolas,
Alex De Minaur (14th seed), and Casper Ruud (4th seed) to reach the
quarterfinals, where he lost to eventual champion Andrey Rublev.
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Even more
surprising was his run to the final of the Madrid Open, including victories
over Ben Shelton, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Aslan Karatsev, before falling in a
three-set match against Carlos Alcaraz in the title match. Just ten days ago,
he reached the final of the Stuttgart Open, defeating Tommy Paul and Hubert
Hurkacz, but ultimately losing to Frances Tiafoe in the decisive match.
Currently
positioned at a career-high world ranking of No. 22, Struff has made the
difficult decision to withdraw from Wimbledon. The 33-year-old athlete is
nursing physical ailments that prevent him from being in optimal condition for
the third Grand Slam of the year, and he has chosen not to risk exacerbating
his injuries.
While
Struff's absence from Wimbledon is disappointing news for his fans, they can
still look forward to his potential participation in the upcoming Gstaad
tournament, where he is slated as the second seed. Additionally, he has the ATP
500 Hamburg Open on his schedule, a hardcourt event that he entered last year
as a wildcard but fell in the first round to Russian player Karen Khachanov.
Despite the
setback of missing Wimbledon, Jan-Lennard Struff's remarkable journey this
season has undoubtedly solidified his status as one of the rising stars in the
world of tennis. Fans eagerly await his return to the court and anticipate more
exceptional performances from this talented German player.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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