Tennis professional Daniel Altmaier left at the ATP Masters in Madrid. Jan-Lennard Struff, on the other hand, is in the second round.
The 26-year-old Kempener Altmaier lost in the opening round against Chilean Nicolás Jarry, as a world ranking 57. Ten places better positioned than Altmaier. 3: 6, 2: 6 was said after a disappointing performance from the German qualifier.
At the masters in Monte Carlo at the start of the clay court season, Altmaier had fought himself into the round of 16, where he only failed due to top star Carlos Alcaraz, who did not compete in Madrid due to an injury. Against Jarry, Altmaier did not find his game from the start and had nothing to oppose the strong forehand balls and hard serves.
Struff’s opponent has to give up
Jan-Lennard Struff, on the other hand, ended his defeat series on the tennis tour. After eight bankruptcies in a row, the 34 -year -old Warsteiner won against Botic van de Zandschulp. At 7: 5, 2: 6, 4: 1 for Struff, the Dutch gave up.
The match was over after 1:42 hours. Struff, who fell back to 79th place after a long form crisis in the world rankings, was able to look forward to the first victory since mid -February. In the second round it goes against the former French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas (Greece/No. 17).
Struff feels comfortable in Madrid
Struff had arrived at a low point in front of Madrid. After his clear defeat in Monte Carlo against local hero Valentin Vacherot, he received a defending champion in Munich as a defending champion from the Argentinian Francisco Cerúndolo. “I can do it in training, but as soon as I am on the pitch, it is as if the plug is pulled. Of course, the shit feels,” complained Struff.
In the capital of Spain, he has the opportunity to stop the downward trend, here he feels comfortable. In 2023, Struff had achieved one of the best results in his career with the surprising final in the Masters, and at least reached the round of 16 last year. Twice he lost top star Carlos Alcaraz, but only in three sets. Struff cannot meet the Spaniard this year, Alcaraz canceled his participation due to an adductor injury.
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- SID
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