Hamburg European Open 2025: start to the tennis highlight on the Rothenbaum
The Rothenbaum facility in Hamburg will be from the May 18, 2025 Again to the stage for international top tennis: the Hamburg European Open start a new edition – for the first time in spring instead of as before in summer. Germany’s number 1 Alexander Zverev leads the field, but German talents also want to use the favor of the hour. What tennis fans awaits this week – overview here.
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🎾 What are the Hamburg European Open?
Short response: The Hamburg European Open are a traditional ATP-2550 tournament on sand that takes place in 2025 from May 18 to 24-as preparation for the French Open.
đź“ś History & Format
- Exercise since 1892 -one of the oldest ATP tournaments worldwide
- Formerly part of the Masters series, today established ATP-2550 event
- Venue: RothenbaumHamburg – with a modernized center court and closable roof
📆 New space in the tournament calendar
For the first time, the tournament finds in May Instead – right in front of Roland Garros. The ATP had decided in 2024 to better integrate the Hamburg tournament into the European clay court season.
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Who are the German hope bearers?
Short response: Alexander Zverev is the top star on the Rothenbaum. Jan-Lennard Struff, Daniel Altmaier and two Wildcard Youngsters are also fighting behind.
🏠Alexander Zverev – finally a title in Hamburg?
The native of Hamburg Alexander Zverev is again in focus. After he was in 2024 Finale against Arthur Fils had lost in three sets, he wants to finally get his home title this year. After his quarter-finals in Rome, he agreed at short notice-a wildcard made it possible.
🎾 Other German participants in the main field 2025:
- Jan-Lennard Struff: The Warsteiner has also received a wildcard – its powerful game is dangerous on sand
- Daniel Altmaier: Came into the main field as Lucky Loser – strong fighters on ashes
- Justin Engel & Diego Dedura: Two promising DTB talents with wildcards-gain first ATP experience
📉 Review 2024 – it went like this:
- Zverev: Final defeat Against Arthur Fils (3: 6, 6: 3, 6: 7)
- Struff: Round of 16
- Altmaier: 1. Round
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🌍 international stars at the start
Short response: Despite prominent cancellations, the field of participants of the Hamburg European Open 2025 presents top-class international stars with players such as Frances Tiafoe, Andrey Rublev and FĂ©lix Auger-Aliasseime.
🔥 Topped players 2025
- Frances Tiafoe 🇺🇸 (ATP 16): Known for his powerful game and athletics, Tiafoe is one of the favorites for the title.
- Andrey Rublev 🇷🇺 (ATP 17): The former Hamburg winner brings his experience and strong basic line strikes.
- Félix Auger-Aliasseime 🇨🇦 (ATP 27): After a mixed season 2024, the Canadian wants to attack again in Hamburg.
📉 prominent cancellations
Some top players have canceled their participation in the tournament:
- Jannik Sinner 🇮🇹 (ATP 1): Pull out to prepare for the French Open after the final in Rome.
- Holger Rune 🇩🇰 (ATP 10): Divested in Hamburg to concentrate on upcoming tournaments.
- Stefanos Tsitsipas 🇬🇷 (ATP 18): Plans a break in front of Roland Garros.
- Tommy Paul 🇺🇸 (ATP 12): Also decided against a start in Hamburg.
🎯 More interesting players
- Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 🇪🇸 (ATP 26): The Spaniard brings a lot of energy and fighting spirit.
- Brandon Nakashima 🇺🇸 (ATP 29): An emerging talent that could cause surprises in Hamburg.
Even without some of the very big names, the tournament promises exciting matches and high -class tennis.
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🗓️ Template & highlights of the week
Short response: The main field of the Hamburg European Open 2025 runs from May 18 to 24-with a mix of ATP matches, show events and fan activities on and next to the Center Court.
📆 tournament overview
| Date | Round / event |
|---|---|
| Sat, May 17th | Qualification – 1. round |
| So, May 18th | Qualification – Finale + Kids Day |
| Mon, May 19th | 1. Round main field |
| Tue, May 20th | 1. & 2nd round |
| Wed, May 21st | 2. Round |
| Thu, May 22nd | Roller finals |
| Fri, May 23rd | Quarterfinals |
| Sat, May 24th | Semi-finals + double final |
| So, May 25th | Single finals |
🎾 Special highlights 2025
- Kids Day: On the Sunday before the start of the tournament – with hands -on activities & autograph session
- Showmatch with former professionals: Planned for Thursday evening (player pairing TBA)
- Players Night: Friday evening-traditionally with Showact & Charity element
- Double final: Saturday – often underestimated, but spectacular
đź“ş TV & Livestreams
- Live transmission: daily Tennis
- Additional reporting: Probably at ServusTV Germany
- Social media: Current game stands & highlights over @Hamburgopen
With this combination of a sporty class, the sake of fan and supporting program, Hamburg is also one of the most popular stations in the ATP tour in 2025.
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🎟️ What fans expect on site
Short response: Visitors to the Hamburg European Open 2025 can look forward to top tennis, a modern stadium, versatile gastronomy and a colorful fan village-all in the middle of the Hanseatic atmosphere.
🏟️ Experience Rothenbaum up close
- Capacity: Around 10,000 places, many of which covered thanks to the sliding roof
- Stadium atmosphere: Mixing of Grand Slam flair and family close-ideal for tennis fans of all age group
- Barrier -free: Wheelchair places, barrier -free entrances, including sanitary facilities
🎫 Tickets & offers
- Individual tickets: from approx. € 25 (qualification) up to € 90 (final day)
- Season tickets: Available for the entire tournament week
- Family actions: Supervised kids-day tickets & family tariffs at the weekend
- Online ticket shop: hamburgopen2025.ticket.io (Status 200 tested)
🍔 Eat, drink & experience
- Gastronomy: Street food stands, organic offers, ice cream truck, café tent
- Fan village: Action stands, merchandising, virtual reality tennis, selfie spots
- Player up close: Autograph sessions, live interviews, training sessions open to fans
🚆 Arrival & tips
- Address: Rothenbaumchaussee 130, 20149 Hamburg
- Public transport: U1 (HallerstraĂźe), on foot for about 2 minutes
- Park: Limited parking space – journey by train recommended
- A notice: Pocket controls & no glass bottles allowed
If you are on site live, you get world-class tennis with a festival character-including a maritime breeze and real Rothenbaum feeling.
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đź”® Daily reports (day 1) & outlook
Short response: Already at the start there were strong matches, first surprises and a lot of applause for German players – this promises an exciting tournament week in Hamburg.
🎾 First impressions of the Rothenbaum (Day 1 & 2)
- Alexander Zverev: Successful start in front of a home crowd – sovereign victory in round 1
- Wildcard player: Diego Dedura with a brave appearance, but without a chance against Rublev
- Audience: Already filled well on the first few days – great atmosphere despite changeable weather
đź“Š Observations & moods
- Strong focus on German players – especially Zverev’s matches ensure full center court
- Frances Tiafoe with a shaky start, but combative performance
- Fan village well attended, positive response to gastronomy and hands-on activities
đź” What’s next?
In the coming days the eighth and quarter-finals will be pending- with possible crackers like:
- Zverev vs. Auger-Aliaassime
- Rublev vs. CerĂşndolo
- Tiafoe against Struff?
The view is not only on the individual title – exciting pairings are also on the road in doubles, including With German teams in the draw.
âŹď¸Ź Outlook for the weekend
With the semi -finals on Saturday and the grand finale on Sunday (May 24th and May 25th), the tournament is heading for its climax. The signs like exciting matches – and maybe a historical title gain for a German player.
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