In a huge shock at the ATP Stuttgart Open 2025, the number one-seeded German pair of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz were knocked out in the quarterfinals by American pair Alex Michelsen and Rajeev Ram. The electrifying match was played on Friday and saw intense tennis that had fans gripping the edge of their seats.
Michelsen and Ram Advance to the Final Four
The unseeded American duo of Alex Michelsen and Rajeev Ram put in a best-on-court performance to qualify for the men’s doubles semifinals. Though they went down in the opening set, the duo came back convincingly:
Scoreline: 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-4), 10-5
In their come-from-behind victory, not only did they dispose of the home favorites but they also demonstrated their capability to play with the best in the tournament.
German Top Seeds Suffer Surprise Exit
The contest was supposed to be an easy ride for the top-seeded German duo of Krawietz and Pütz, who enjoyed the support of the crowd and good momentum going into the tournament. But the Americans had other ideas, playing key points with composure and displaying some great chemistry on the court.
Coming Up: Semifinal Showdown
In the semifinals, Ram and Michelsen will be tested once again as they take on the duo of Taylor Fritz (USA) and Jiří Lehečka (Czech Republic). This star-studded clash will be another close battle, with a place in the final up for grabs.
Stuttgart Open Delivers Thrilling Action
Hosted in Stuttgart, Germany, the ATP Stuttgart Open has not disappointed with some thrilling matches. The event has a reputation for a closely fought doubles draw, and the 2025 tournament has already witnessed huge upsets and top-level action.
Conclusion
With the top-seeded German pair’s early exit, the stage is now wide open for the other pairs. Michelsen and Ram have already indicated that they can go all the way, but they will have to beat more grueling opponents in order to hold the trophy in their hands.
