ATP Munich – Zoff between Zverev and Medvedev: Hanfmann breaks the lance for honest emotions

It then only plays a subordinate role whether these emotions are positive or negative.

Hanfmann said: “If it’s authentic, that’s okay. Then that’s what they said at the moment.”

Basically, however, there is a fairly “good relationship with each other” on the men’s tour, reported Hanfmann. On the other hand, it is absolutely normal for there to be friction on the court from time to time. “On the pitch you fight against the other person, something like that can happen,” he made clear.

Hanfmann: “I need the emotions”

After the match point, he shouted his joy at the opening success against the 89th in the world rankings in the light drizzle of Munich. Even before that he had animated the audience in the Bavarian capital again and again. After mistakes, he got angry loudly.

“I need the emotions. I’ve sometimes been too calm in the past,” said number 112 in the world rankings self-critically: “I have the feeling that positive and sometimes negative emotions can release energies in me. It was the same today . I also tried to get the audience involved a bit. Then it’s more fun.”

Hanfmann senses a chance against Rune

In the round of 16 he now meets a player in Holger Rune, who also often gives free rein to his feelings on the court. The respect for the 19-year-old Dane, who is number one on the seed list in Munich, is great.

Nevertheless, Hanfmann senses his chance against the defending champion of the BMW Open.

“I think I have a chance when I’m at my best. Everything has to come together for that. Still, I don’t make myself small. I want to go out and show him that I want to win. You always have a chance when you play tennis,” said Hanfmann.

Hanfmann: “Better than not showing facial expressions”

The Karlsruher has no worries that the actual game will take a back seat when he meets number seven in the world and that the outbursts on the court will gain the upper hand. After all, he was “old enough” to keep his feelings under control.

“If we show a good match and there are a lot of emotions on both sides, then it’s always a strong product: good for the fans and entertaining.”

It’s better for the viewers that way, “than if we don’t show any facial expressions for two hours. I think people want to see that too.”