Article by David Istrate – published Monday, June 16, 2025, 12:38 / Updated Monday, June 16, 2025 12:40
After the 5th consecutive defeat against Taylor Fritz (27 years old, 4 ATP), Alexander Zverev (28 years old, 3 ATP) sent to the American exasperation, in a speech after the final of the ATP 250 from Stuttgart.
On Sunday, June 15, on the grass in Stuttgart, Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz, the number 3 and the world number 4 met in the final of the competition. After an hour and 27 minutes, the victory returned to the 27-year-old tennis player, which won 6-3, 7-6 (0).
Alexander Zverev, message for Taylor Fritz: “Never come to Germany”
So Fritz imposed for the 5th time in a row in front of Zverev. The positive series started last year at Wimbledon, when the American returned from 0-2 to sets and won 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-3.
Then Fritz defeated Zverev in the quarters at the US Open, in the Laver Cup friendly competition and the champions tour, in the semifinals. At this time, in official duels, The score is 7-5 for the fresh champion at Stuttgart.
During the speech after the final, Zverev approached the situation with humor, pretending to be angry with his opponent.
“Lastly, Taylor, I'm tired of you. I don't want to see you anymore. In the next 2-3 years, please stay away from me. Not to come to Germany again”, Said the German, causing the spectators and Fritz's laughter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbgq7whfki
Zverev's wish has been fulfilled and he can stay quiet at least a week because the roads of the two have separated. The world number 3 has remained in its native country and will participate in the ATP tournament in Halle, while the world number 4 will leave in the UK, at the Queen's tournament.
Nearly one year after the previous title, also obtained on the grass, at Eastbourne, Taylor Fritz managed to triumph again and win the 9th career trophy.
