Krawietz and Pütz fight their way into the quarterfinals

Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Italian Open in Rome after defeating the Australian duo John Peers and Matthew Ebden in the round of 16.

Peers and Ebden started strong, winning the first set 6-2. However, Krawietz and Pütz fought back, taking the second set in a tiebreak 7-6 (7-2). In the decisive match tiebreak, the Germans showed their nerves of steel, saving a match point before winning 12-10. The match lasted a total of two hours and twelve minutes. The defense of a match point in the match tiebreak was a crucial moment that secured the victory.

In the quarterfinals, Krawietz and Pütz will face either the local favorites Federico Bondioli and Carlo Alberto Caniato or the French duo Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Rebouil. The German pair has demonstrated that they can perform excellently under pressure. Their chances in the quarterfinals look good, especially if they maintain their current form.