Justin Engel Youngest ATP Grass-Court Quarterfinalist Since Becker

Seventeen-year-old German tennis player Justin Engel reached the quarterfinals of the Stuttgart Open, becoming the youngest player since Boris Becker in 1985 to reach this stage of an ATP Tour grass-court tournament. Engel defeated American seventh seed Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-4 to advance and will next face Félix Auger-Aliassime for a place in the semi-finals. This achievement follows Engel becoming only the second youngest player since 1990, after Rafael Nadal, to win ATP Tour matches on all three surfaces: grass, clay, and hard court. Engel's rise has been rapid, moving from a ranking of No. 1,344 at the start of 2024 to a guaranteed spot in the top 250. German top seed Alexander Zverev also reached the quarterfinals in Stuttgart, winning a tough match against Corentin Moutet. Engel's performance places him among notable German tennis talents and highlights a promising future in the sport.