Krawietz, Pütz End Four-Year Partnership After 2026 Season
Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz will split after the 2026 season, with Krawietz set to team up with Croatian player Mate Pavić.
Key points
- Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz will end their four-year partnership after the 2026 season due to Pütz's desire to reduce his travel schedule.
- Krawietz has already agreed to team up with Croatian player Mate Pavić for the 2027 season, a decision made during the Davis Cup in Halle.
- The duo plans to compete in Shanghai, Basel, and Paris this year while aiming to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.
The red clay dust settles on the court, but the partnership that defined German doubles tennis is walking away. Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, the country’s most successful duo of the last few years, will no longer share the baseline after the 2026 season ends. Their four-year run on the ATP Tour concludes, marking a decisive break in their shared history.
The split stems from a personal recalibration for Pütz. He has decided to shrink his global tournament calendar to prioritize family time. "He told me he no longer wants to handle a packed schedule with stops around the world," Krawietz explained to the Neuen Presse Coburg. The mutual agreement to part ways followed naturally from that shift in priorities.
New Partner Locks In
Krawietz’s next partner is already secured. The 34-year-old will team up with Croatian star Mate Pavić starting next year. The deal was finalized during the Davis Cup clash between Germany and Croatia in Halle. Krawietz noted that while other players had reached out, the connection with Pavić felt immediate and promising.
The opportunity arose when Pavić’s previous partner, Marcelo Arevalo, signaled he would not continue their collaboration. Krawietz saw this as the opening to forge a new alliance. "After a longer conversation with Mate, it was quickly clear we would try this," he said, highlighting the swift decision process.
Final Leg of the Journey
Before they part, Krawietz and Pütz aim to close their chapter with victories. Their remaining slate includes high-profile events in Shanghai, Basel, and Paris. They are also fighting for a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin, currently sitting at number six in the doubles rankings for the season finale.
Their final act is expected to take place in late November at the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna. Germany will compete against seven other nations for the title. As reported by SPORT1, this tournament serves as the likely curtain call for one of Germany’s most enduring doubles pairings.
