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An early exit for Yannick Hanfmann. The veteran from Karlsruhe fails to pick up any points.
Yannick Hanfmann suffered an opening-round defeat at the ATP tournament in Stockholm. The 34-year-old from Karlsruhe stood no chance against the American Alex Michelsen and was defeated 2–6, 3–6 after just 67 minutes.
Hanfmann, the only German professional in the main draw in the Swedish capital, is running out of steam slightly as the season draws to a close. He had also lost his first-round matches in Brussels and Basel – in Switzerland, at least, after successfully coming through qualifying.
Hanfmann hopes to take part in the Davis Cup Finals
The current German number three is still hoping for a place in the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, which begin on 24 November.
National coach Michael Kohlmann has so far nominated just two singles players: world number one Alexander Zverev and Jan-Lennard Struff, who is in fine form. Daniel Altmaier (Kempen) is also still a candidate.
