German final: Krawietz vs. Becker

The International German Championships are drawing to a close and on the next to last day three German juniors managed to overcome the last obstacle before reaching the finals.

Kevin Krawietz, only a week ago Wimbledon champion in the doubles, triumphed over the US-Boy Raymond Sarmiento, scoring 6 – 2, 6 – 4, and seems unstoppable on his way to his second huge success in a row in only a week’s time. The only obstacle for this success story is Richard Becker, who won a surprisingly easy match against his fellow countryman Alexandros-Ferdinandos Georgoudas, scoring 6 -2, 6 – 4 as well. The Australian Open finalist didn’t seem to be able to perform as powerfully as usual. He made quite a lot of mistakes and Becker’s victory seemed effortless. At the final match on Sunday, Becker as well as Krawietz have a chance to become one of the top 20 rated players of the world.

The German success was completed by Anna-Lena Friedsam. She beat Natalija Kostic (Serbia) in a hard won match, especially considering the first two sets. The score was 7 – 5, 4 – 6 and 6 – 1. Friedsam’s performance is highly impressive at the moment and she seems well able to win the championship against the Russian Yulia Putinseva in the final.

All in all German talent promotion can be more than satisfied with the performance and the results of their players at this top quality, international junior tournament. One championship title is already certain and the chances of Anna-Lena Friedsam will be decided in the final on Sunday.

On Sunday, July 12th:
Final: Friedam vs. Putinseva starts at 1:00 pm.
Afterwards: Final Becker vs. Krawietz

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Vervollständigt wurde der deutsche Erfolg von Anna-Lena Friedsam. In einem, vor allem in den ersten beiden Sätzen hart umkämpften Match besiegte sie Natalija Kostic (Serbien) mit 7-5, 4-6 und 6-1. Friedsam spielt zur Zeit in einer derart bestechenden Form, dass ihr auch der Titelgewinn im Finale gegen die Russin Yulia Putinseva zuztrauen ist.

Insgesamt kann die deutsche Nachwuchsförderung mit dem bisherigen Abschneiden bei diesem international außerordentlich hochklassig besetzten Jugendturnier sehr zufrieden sein. Ein Titel ist bereits sicher und ob auch Anna-Lena Friedsam gewinnen kann, entscheidet sich im Finale am Sonntag.

Spielbeginn:
13.00 Uhr Finale Friedsam gegen Putintseva
anchließend: Finale Becker gegen Krawietz

Der Eintritt ist frei.