Tim Pütz will bring his professional tennis career to a close following the Australian Open in January, where he is set to compete alongside compatriot Yannick Hanfmann.
The 38-year-old German doubles specialist confirmed his retirement plans ahead of the ATP Finals in Turin, bringing an end to a notable career on the professional circuit. The decision marks the end of his partnership with long-time doubles partner Kevin Krawietz, with whom he is currently competing in Turin for a second title.
The upcoming campaign in Melbourne brings a major change, as Pütz steps away from the tour to prioritize family life. With his son beginning school next summer, the veteran player decided the time was right to conclude his travels.
“Our son is starting school next summer, so this is the last time we can do something like this,” Pütz said.
“Danach wird es das aber höchstwahrscheinlich gewesen sein,” Pütz said, ahead of the ATP Finals in Turin.
While Pütz teams up with Hanfmann for the Australian Open—which he plans to integrate with a large family vacation—his former partner is already looking ahead. Krawietz, 34, will continue his professional career by forming a new doubles pairing with Croatian player Mate Pavic.
Before his retirement becomes final, Pütz has immediate competitive objectives to fulfill. Alongside Krawietz and top-tier German talent Alexander Zverev, he is targeting the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna in a final major team push for Germany.
Pütz indicated that his schedule following the Melbourne Grand Slam will be heavily restricted, though he left open the possibility of participating in one or two tournaments in the spring ahead of the Tennis Bundesliga.
“Danach, so Pütz, „war es das definitiv.“””
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