The stage is set for the 47th edition of the ATP Stuttgart Open, running from June 9 to 15, 2025, as the grass-court season begins in earnest ahead of Wimbledon. The ATP 250 event will feature some of the tour’s top names, headlined by World No. 3 Alexander Zverev and top American Taylor Fritz.
Notable Absences and Top Contenders
Reigning champion Jack Draper and 2024 finalist Matteo Berrettini—the latter withdrawing just a day ago due to injury—will both miss this year’s tournament. Nonetheless, the field remains strong with Ben Shelton, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Denis Shapovalov among the key players vying for the title.
Top Seeds: Zverev and Fritz Lead the Way
Alexander Zverev enters as the No. 1 seed, looking to rebound after a tough quarterfinal exit at Roland Garros to Novak Djokovic. Zverev, who won the Stuttgart title in 2024, will have a first-round bye and will face the winner between wildcard Fabio Fognini and Corentin Moutet.
On the opposite side of the draw is Taylor Fritz, the tournament’s second seed. After a disappointing clay season and a recent drop in the rankings, Fritz will aim to regain momentum on his favored grass surface.
First-Round Matches to Watch
- Denis Shapovalov (World No. 30) kicks off his campaign against Arthur Rinderknech. While his clay season was underwhelming, grass remains a comfortable surface for the Canadian, a former Wimbledon semifinalist. A potential second-round clash against a qualifier could provide a solid path forward.
- 7th seed Alex Michelsen takes on Gaël Monfils in what promises to be a captivating generational battle. Michelsen, 20, continues to rise, while 38-year-old Monfils remains one of the tour’s most entertaining figures.
Key Names in the Draw – Round of 32 Highlights
- Alexander Zverev (1) – BYE
- Fabio Fognini (WC) vs. Corentin Moutet
- Ben Shelton (3) – BYE
- Felix Auger-Aliassime (4) – BYE
- Denis Shapovalov (5) vs. Arthur Rinderknech
- Alex Michelsen (7) vs. Gaël Monfils
- Taylor Fritz (2) – BYE
Other intriguing matchups include Brandon Nakashima (6), Jiří Lehečka (8), and a number of qualifiers and wildcards looking to make their mark as the road to Wimbledon begins.
Stay tuned as the action unfolds in Stuttgart, with the grass season now officially underway.
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