ATP-Challenger/ITF-Future: Pütz Second, Core with title

Tim Pütz missed the victory at the Challenger in Ortisei, Italy.Robin Kern, on the other hand, won the next title at the future level.

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Great week – unfortunately without a happy ending for Tim Pütz.The Davis Cup player was defeated by Lorenzo Sonego in the final of the 64,000 euro ATP Challenger with 4:6,4:6 and was defeated after seven consecutive victories.Pütz had only made it through the qualifying stage – all the more sensational was his run in which he defeated the Austrian Sebastian Ofner, who was seeded eight times.

The 29-year-old Pütz, currently the number 459 in the world of singles, will once again position himself among the world’s top 350 with his entry into the final.His highest ranking was 163rd place one and a half years ago.

Robin Kern, on the other hand, celebrated a tournament success at the ITF-Future in Oberhaching (USD 15,000).The 24-year-old defeated Dutchman Scott Griekspoor in the final with 6:3,7:6 (4) and has been unbeaten for ten matches.Kern had most recently won in Forbach/France.Daniel Masur/Johannes Härteis beat Marc-Andrea Hüsler/Leil Pauffley in the doubles with 4:6,7:5,[10:5].