Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart Attracts Strong Players

Written by: Staff on 9th July 2011

Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart Attracts Strong Players

Richard Gasquet from France performs a backhand during the Davis Cup World Group quarter final match against Germany's Florian Mayer in Stuttgart, Germany, 08 July 2011. The ninth Davis Cup duel between Germany and France takes place between 08 and 10 July 2011. EPA/Marijan Murat |

Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart attracts strong field

Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart must have one of the best winner’s prize on the ATP Tour. Last year’s winner Albert Montanes of Spain was given a brand new white Mercedes E350 convertible.

Albert Montanes played France’s Gael Monfils in the final 2010. The Frenchman was forced to retire due to an ankle injury.

The field is very strong this year. World No. 12 Jurgen Melzer of Austria is looking to win his first ATP Tour title this year in Stuttgart.

Other players competing in Stuttgart are:

Richard Gasquet France

Mikhail Youzhny Russia

Giles Simon France

Florian Mayer Germany

Juan Ignacio Chela Argentina

Nikolay Davydenko Russia

Andreas Seppi Italy

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez Spain

Fabio Fognini Italy