Shapovalov, Auger-Aliassime Start Grass Swing In Stuttgart; All You Need To Know
One of the longest-running men’s tennis events on the calendar, the MercedesCup returns to Stuttgart to mark the start of the grass-court swing.
Held this year during the second week of Roland Garros, the ATP 250 event will be headlined by Canadian stars Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Home favourite Alexander Zverev, who reached back-to-back grass-court finals in Halle in 2016-2017, is still entered, but he remains alive at Roland Garros.
Hubert Hurkacz, who won his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami this year, will also compete, as will Aussie Alex de Minaur and former World No. 3 Marin Cilic.
Established: 1896
Tournament Dates: 8-13 June 2021 (Tuesday start)
Tournament Director: Edwin Weindorfer
Draw Ceremony: Monday, 7 June, around 11 a.m. CEST (exact time TBC)
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Schedule (View On Official Website)
* Qualifying: Monday 7 - Tuesday 8 June at 11:00am
* Main draw: Tuesday 8 - Sunday 13 June at 11:00am
* Doubles final: Sunday, 13 June at TBA
* Singles final: Sunday, 13 June at TBA
How To Watch
Watch Live On Tennis TV
TV Schedule
Tickets: More Information On Official Website
Venue: Tennisclub Weissenhof E.V
Surface: Grass
Prize Money: €543,210 (Total Financial Commitment: €618,735)
View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown
Honour Roll (Open Era)
Most Titles, Singles: Rafael Nadal (3)
Most Titles, Doubles: Tomas Smid (3)
Oldest Champion: Roger Federer, 36, in 2018
Youngest Champion: Andrei Medvedev, 17, in 1992
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Ivan Lendl in 1985, No. 1 Gustavo Kuerten in 2001
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 100 Andrei Medvedev in 1992
Most Match Wins: Thomas Muster, Tomas Smid (21)
Last Home Champion: Michael Stich in 1991
2019 Finals
Singles: Matteo Berrettini (ITA) d [7] Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 64 7-6(11) Read & Watch
Doubles: [1] John Peers (AUS) / Bruno Soares (BRA) d Rohan Bopanna (IND) / Denis Shapovalov (CAN) 75 63 Read More
Social
Hashtag: #MercedesCup
Facebook: @mercedescup
Twitter: @MercedesCup
Instagram: @mercedescup
Did You Know?
The first edition of the tournament in Stuttgart was held in 1898, with Mercedes-Benz assuming the role of title sponsor in 1979. There's always an added incentive for ATP Tour players to win the tournament: the champion takes home a new Mercedes-Benz.