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Hanfmann in the “Krone” talk: “Kitzbühel suits me!”

German tennis pro Yannick Hanfmann is playing in Kitzbühel for the seventh time this year. Before he challenges Argentinian Tomás Martín Etcheverry in the round of 16 on Wednesday, he took some time for a relaxed "Krone" talk - see video. 

"The tournament in Kitzbühel suits me very well. The altitude suits me, the course is super beautiful and I feel at home in the mountains anyway. That's why it's one of my favorite tournaments and I always enjoy being here," Hanfmann emphasizes. This is also reflected in his previous results: "My best result was reaching the final, which I unfortunately lost back then. And I reached the semi-finals once - I've always played well here."

Yannick Hanfmann was relaxed during the "Krone" talk with editor Jasmin Steiner.(Bild: Claus Meinert)

"I know Tomas quite well"
Just like on Monday, when he defeated the Spaniard Jaume Munar to reach the round of 16. Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Argentinian Tomás Martín Etcheverry awaits. "I know Tomás quite well, we train together from time to time. I also have an Argentinian coaching team. He's a great player, there's no doubt about that. We've only played each other once before - also on clay - and that match went in his favor. I hope that I can make the score one to one tomorrow," says the tennis pro. 

Tennis session, electric massage, dinner
How is Hanfmann preparing for tomorrow's match? "I played an hour of tennis, then I got an electric massage and in the evening I have a relaxed dinner with my girlfriend and good friends on the agenda. Then tomorrow can come, including the match," he says.