Krawietz and Pütz Split After Four Years of ATP Success
The German doubles pair ends their partnership to prioritize family, with Krawietz linking up with Mate Pavic for the 2027 season.
Key points
- Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz will stop playing together after the 2026 season due to family priorities.
- Krawietz has already confirmed a new doubles partnership with Croatian player Mate Pavic for 2027.
- The pair aims to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin before their final Davis Cup match in Bologna.
The red clay dust settles, but the partnership that stirred it is dissolving. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, the German doubles dream team, have called time on their four-year alliance. After a run defined by synchronized movement and shared triumphs, the duo will not compete together in the 2027 season. It is a definitive end to a chapter that shaped the recent landscape of men’s tennis.
Krawietz confirmed the split, citing Pütz’s desire to step back from a grueling global schedule that left little room for family life. The 34-year-old explained that his partner chose stability over the relentless circuit of tournaments. "Our paths will diverge," Krawietz stated, acknowledging the mutual decision to part ways. The finality of the moment hangs in the air, a sharp break after years of shared travel and competition.
New Croatian partner locked in
A replacement is already in place. Krawietz will team up with Croatia’s Mate Pavic for the upcoming year. The deal was sealed over the weekend, on the sidelines of the Davis Cup match against Croatia in Halle. A long conversation between the two players solidified the arrangement, outweighing other potential partnerships. Pavic, who previously played alongside Marcelo Arevalo, brings a different dynamic to the German player’s game.
The connection formed after Arevalo signaled his intent to leave the team. Krawietz noted that the initial contact opened a dialogue that quickly turned into a commitment. The new pairing represents a fresh start, built on mutual interest and a shared vision for the future. It is a strategic move, blending experience with new tactical possibilities on the ATP tour.
Final season sprint in Europe
Before the split, Krawietz and Pütz are executing a late-season push. They will compete in Shanghai, Basel, and Paris, aiming to secure a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin. The unofficial world championship features the top eight doubles teams, and the German pair currently sits at number six in the ATP rankings. Their focus is sharp, driven by the desire to close out the year with a podium finish.
The curtain call is set for late November in Bologna. There, in the Davis Cup Finals, the duo will likely play their last match together. Germany will face seven other nations in the hunt for the title. It is a fitting stage for a farewell, a final display of their synergy on the international stage. The journey ends, but the legacy of their four years remains etched in the clay.
