Krawietz/Puetz Claim Victory in Monte-Carlo
Germans overcome Arevalo/Pavic in a thrilling Match Tie-break.
April 12, 2026
Credit: Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour
Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz Raise the Trophy in Monte-Carlo.
By Sam Jacot
In an exhilarating match at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz secured their second ATP Masters 1000 title together, battling back to defeat the duo of Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-2, 10-8.
The German pairing showcased remarkable resilience, overcoming a challenging semi-final against Hugo Nys and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, and delivering crucial performances when it mattered most in the final—Krawietz delivering a stunning return winner on match point.
“We broke twice in the second set and found some effective solutions,” Krawietz reflected post-match. “We felt comfortable in the first set, but in doubles, things can change rapidly. Thankfully, we managed to pull through.”
This victory marks the first time an all-German team has won in the Principality since Boris Becker and Michael Stich achieved the feat in 1992.
“This week has been fantastic for us and serves as a great springboard for the clay-court season—something we’ve aimed to improve upon,” Puetz expressed. “Monte-Carlo is an incredible tournament, and we feel fortunate to have experienced such success here.”
A turning point in the match occurred at 2-3 in the second set, where the Germans showcased their tenacity by breaking back immediately after losing serve. They carried the momentum through to secure a swift 84-minute victory, celebrating enthusiastically with their team on the sidelines. Notably, they now lead Arevalo and Pavic 6-2 in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series.
Krawietz and Puetz have amassed six titles as a team, including a standout run at the Nitto ATP Finals in 2024 and a triumphant win at the Masters 1000 event in Shanghai in 2025.
This final marked a first for Arevalo and Pavic as a pair, as the fifth seeds have previously found clay success, having won the Roland Garros title in 2024 and clinching victory at the Masters 1000 event in Rome in 2025.
