Confident Entry into the Round of 16 for Krawietz and Pütz

On Friday, German doubles specialists Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz celebrated a convincing opening victory at the National Bank Open in Toronto. In the first round, they clearly defeated the duo of Casper Ruud (Norway) and Pedro Martínez (Spain) with a score of 6–2, 6–3.

It quickly became evident that Krawietz and Pütz were playing as a well-coordinated team. They dominated with precise serves and clever net play. Particularly striking was their ability to capitalize in crucial moments: they managed to secure four breaks over the course of the match—two in each set—while rarely coming under pressure on their own serve. Ruud and Martínez, who bring significantly more experience as singles players than as a doubles team, never truly found their rhythm. Although they showed promising moments, it wasn’t enough against the tactical maturity and synchronized teamwork of the Germans. Krawietz and Pütz consistently took advantage of their opportunities and maintained a high tempo, which forced their opponents into errors.

The Germans’ consistency was especially impressive: even minor lapses didn’t shake their composure, and they controlled the match for long stretches. With this convincing performance, they reaffirm their goal of making a deep run at the prestigious ATP 1000 tournament in Canada. Next, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz will face Americans Alex Michelsen and Frances Tiafoe in the second round of the National Bank Open. This match promises significantly more excitement, as Michelsen and Tiafoe are known for their athleticism and aggressive net play.