American Francis Tiafoe (12 ATP) became the new champion of the ATP 250 tournament in Stuttgart, defeating German Jan Lennard Struff (24 ATP) 4-6, 7-6(1), 7-6 (8) in the final. ).

Frances TiafoePhoto: Adrian DENNIS / AFP / Profimedia

Jan Lennard Struff defeated Francis Tiafoe in the ATP Finals in Stuttgart

After eliminating the two main favorites, Greek Stephanos Tsitsipas and American Taylor Fritz, third seed Frances Tiafoe managed to win the final after three sets and two hours and 12 minutes of play.

In front of his fans, Jan Lennard Struff won his first set and the next went to a tie-break where Tiafoe won convincingly 7-1.

The deciding set was decided on a new tie-break, but a much more balanced one, and the American won the trophy after 10-8.

The Stuttgart Open was held from June 12 to 18 on grass and is part of the ATP 250 category. The total prize money is 718,410 euros and the title champion was Matteo Berrettini.