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Davis Cup player Tim Pütz will continue his professional career until at least the Australian Open, Eurosport reported.
Surprise Partnership for Melbourne
The 38-year-old doubles specialist will compete at the opening Grand Slam tournament of the year alongside Yannick Hanfmann, according to Eurosport. Pütz will not partner with his longtime doubles partner Kevin Krawietz in Melbourne. Flashscore.de said that Krawietz will instead continue his career alongside Croatia’s Mate Pavic.
Pütz and Krawietz have claimed six titles together on the ATP Tour, established as one of the world’s leading doubles pairings. Their partnership included a run to the title at the ATP Finals in 2024.
Family Priorities Drive Decision
“Our son is starting school next summer, so this is the last time we can do something like that,” Pütz told Eurosport.
He added that after the tournament in Australia, his career will “most likely have been it.” Pütz also indicated he might contest one or two smaller tournaments in the spring ahead of the Tennis-Bundesliga before concluding his professional career permanently.
Final Tournaments Together in Turin and Bologna
Before the partnership ends, Pütz and Krawietz remain active on the tour. The duo secured their qualification for the ATP Finals in Turin, arriving after their Paris Masters campaign concluded without a single defeat on the court, as detailed by Fränkischer Tag.
In Turin, the German pair aims to capture their second title following their 2024 triumph, according to Flashscore.de. Following the ATP Finals, Krawietz and Pütz plan to conclude their season representing Germany at the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna alongside top singles player Alexander Zverev.
Questions About Pütz, Hanfmann and Krawietz's Future Partnerships
When will Tim Pütz and Yannick Hanfmann play together?
The new doubles pairing is scheduled to compete at the Australian Open in January. Flashscore.de reported that Pütz views this tournament as the likely endpoint of his professional career.
Who is Kevin Krawietz playing with next?
Following the conclusion of his partnership with Pütz at the end of the current season, Krawietz will continue his professional career alongside Croatian doubles player Mate Pavic, according to Flashscore.de.
What are the team’s remaining commitments this season?
Before the current partnership dissolves, Krawietz and Pütz are scheduled to compete at the ATP Finals in Turin and subsequently join the German Davis Cup team in Bologna.
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