Dominik Koepfer

Koepfer made his ATP main draw debut at the Winston-Salem Open as a lucky loser. He won his first ATP Challenger Tour title in doubles at the Columbus Challenger, partnering Denis Kudla.

Koepfer won his first match on the ATP Tour, again as a lucky loser at the Winston-Salem Open, defeating Tennys Sandgren.

After winning his maiden Challenger title in singles at the Ilkley Trophy, Koepfer earned a wild card into the Wimbledon Championships.{{Cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/challenger-spotlight-2019-ilkley-koepfer|title=Koepfer Earns Wimbledon Wild Card With Ilkley Title|work=ATP Tour|date=24 June 2019}} There, he won his first Grand Slam main draw match by defeating Filip Krajinović in the first round before losing to Diego Schwartzman in straight sets.

As a qualifier at the US Open, Koepfer defeated 17th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili in the third round, before losing to eventual finalist Daniil Medvedev in four sets in the fourth round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/medvedev-koepfer-us-open-2019-sunday-1-sept|title=Medvedev Makes First Slam QF At US Open|work=ATP Tour|date=1 September 2019}} As a result he reached the top 100 at world No. 86 on 9 September 2019. {{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/dominik-koepfer-feature-march-2020/ |title= From Skiing To Tennis' Top 100: Dominik Koepfer's Unlikely Journey|date=10 March 2020}}

Koepfer reached his first ATP Tour Masters 1000 quarterfinal at the Italian Open, defeating Gael Monfils en route for his first top-10 win before losing to eventual champion Novak Djokovic in three sets.

He reached the second round of the French Open for the first time, losing to Stan Wawrinka in four sets.

Koepfer started his season at the first edition of the Great Ocean Road Open. He lost in the first round to Australian Christopher O'Connell.{{cite news |last1=Wenzel |first1=Murray |title=O'Connell leads male Aussie tennis charge |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7108793/oconnell-leads-male-aussie-tennis-charge/ |access-date=3 October 2021 |publisher=www.canberratimes.com.au |date=1 February 2021}} At the Australian Open, he was defeated in the second round by third seed and last year finalist, Dominic Thiem.{{cite news |last1=KILPATRICK |first1=JAMES |title=AAustralian Open 2021 - Dominic Thiem dismantles Germany's Dominik Koepfer to reach the third round |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2021/australian-open-2021-dominic-thiem-v-dominik-koepfer-live_sto8112275/story.shtml |access-date=3 October 2021 |publisher=www.eurosport.com |date=9 February 2021}}

Seeded sixth at the Córdoba Open, Koepfer was eliminated in the first round by Federico Coria.{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: Federico Coria earns upset win at Cordoba |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/atp-roundup-federico-coria-earns-upset-win-cordoba-2021-02-24/ |access-date=3 October 2021 |publisher=www.reuters.com |date=23 February 2021}} In Buenos Aires, he fell in the second round to fifth seed Albert Ramos Viñolas.{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Avinash |title=Argentina Open: Miomir Kecmanovic rallies in Buenos Aires for first win alongside David Nalbandian |url=https://www.mykhel.com/tennis/argentina-open-miomir-kecmanovic-rallies-in-buenos-aires-for-first-win-alongside-david-nalbandian-162541.html |access-date=5 October 2021 |publisher=www.mykhel.com |date=4 March 2021}} At the Mexican Open, he reached his first ATP tour semifinal beating Mexican wildcard Gerardo López Villaseñor,{{cite news |title=Gerardo López Villaseñor says goodbye to the 2021 Mexican Tennis Open |url=https://www.milenio.com/deportes/tenis/gerardo-lopez-villasenor-eliminado-abierto-mexicano-tenis-2021 |access-date=5 November 2021 |publisher=www.milenio.com |date=15 March 2021}} fourth seed Milos Raonic,{{cite news |title= Canadians hit the courts in Mexico: Auger-Aliassime and Fernandez win, Raonic falls |url=https://www.tenniscanada.com/news/canadians-hit-the-courts-in-mexico-auger-aliassime-and-fernandez-win-raonic-falls/ |access-date=5 November 2021 |publisher=www.tenniscanada.com |date=17 March 2021}} and Cameron Norrie.{{cite news |last1=Dimon |first1=Ricky |title=Tsitsipas holds off Auger-Aliassime in Acapulco quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/uncategorized/tsitsipas-holds-off-auger-aliassime-acapulco-quarter-finals-328112.html |access-date=5 November 2021 |publisher=www.tennismajors.com |date=19 March 2021}} He ended up losing to second seed, compatriot, and eventual champion, Alexander Zverev.{{cite news |title=Zverev Moves One Win From First Acapulco Title |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/zverev-koepfer-acapulco-2021-friday |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=20 March 2021}} With this result, Koepfer climbed into the top 60 in the rankings to a career-high of No. 54 in singles on 22 March 2021. At the Miami Open, he was beaten in the first round by Hugo Gaston.{{cite news |title=ATP - Miami: Hugo Gaston outclasses Dominik Koepfer! |url=https://wesportfr.com/miami-gaston-surclasse-koepfer/ |access-date=6 November 2021 |publisher=wesportfr.com |date=24 March 2021}}

Koepfer began the clay-court season at the Monte-Carlo Masters. Getting past qualifying, he lost in the first round to fellow qualifier Marco Cecchinato.{{cite news |title=Masters 1000 Monte Carlo: Marco Cecchinato overtakes Koepfer in two sets |url=https://www.italy24news.com/sports/tennis/1971.html |access-date=6 November 2021 |publisher=www.italy24news.com |date=13 April 2021 |archive-date=6 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211106101414/https://www.italy24news.com/sports/tennis/1971.html |url-status=dead }} Next, he competed at the Barcelona Open. He was defeated in the first round by fellow leftie Corentin Moutet.{{cite news |last1=Tenbusch |first1=Ronald |title=First slapstick, then bankrupt! Used tag for Koepfer |url=https://www.mytennis.info/article/607e985b6b7a1f593f0f1df3/erst-slapstick-dann-pleite-gebrauchter-tag-fuer-koepfer/ |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.mytennis.info |date=20 April 2021 |archive-date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107010752/https://www.mytennis.info/article/607e985b6b7a1f593f0f1df3/erst-slapstick-dann-pleite-gebrauchter-tag-fuer-koepfer/ |url-status=dead }} Playing in Munich, he was eliminated in the second round by seventh seed, compatriot, and eventual finalist Jan-Lennard Struff.{{cite news |title=ATP roundup: Jan-Lennard Struff reaches Munich quarters |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/atp-roundup-jan-lennard-struff-reaches-munich-quarters-2021-04-29/ |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.reuters.com |date=29 April 2021}} At the Madrid Open, despite a second-round loss to 16th seed Cristian Garín, he reached the top 50 following the tournament on 10 May 2021.{{cite news|title= Madrid Open: Nadal cruises past Spanish teenage sensation Alcaraz |url= https://www.hotsr.com/news/2021/may/06/madrid-open-nadal-cruises-past-spanish-teenage/ |publisher=The Sentinel Record|date=6 May 2021}} His final tournament before the second Major of the year was the Geneva Open where he upset seventh seed Benoît Paire in a three-set victory.{{cite news |last1=JOSHI |first1=PURAV |title=Benoit Paire Optimistic About French Open 2021 Despite Yet Another 1st Round Loss at Geneva Open |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-benoit-paire-optimistic-about-french-open-2021-despite-yet-another-1st-round-loss-at-geneva-open/ |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.essentiallysports.com |date=18 May 2021}} He ended up losing in the quarterfinals to third seed and eventual champion, Casper Ruud.{{cite web |title= Swiss teen Stricker's Geneva Open run ended by Andujar |url= https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/swiss-teen-stricker-s-geneva-open-run-ended-by-andujar |date=20 May 2021 |website=Tennis.com}} At the French Open, he reached the third round for the first time and was defeated by eighth seed, former world number one, and 2009 champion Roger Federer.{{cite news |last1=GOLDBERG |first1=ROB |title=Roger Federer Survives Upset Bid From Dominik Koepfer to Advance At 2021 French Open |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10004899-roger-federer-survives-upset-bid-from-dominik-koepfer-to-advance-at-2021-french-open |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=bleacherreport.com |date=5 June 2021}}

Koepfer opened his grass-court season at the Stuttgart Open. He lost in the first round to Jurij Rodionov.{{cite news |last1=Goosmann |first1=Florian |title=ATP Stuttgart: Jurij Rodionov beats Koepfer |url=https://www.tennisnet.com/en/news/atp-stuttgart-jurij-rodionov-beats-koepfer |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.tennisnet.com |date=9 June 2021}} In Halle, he faced third seed Alexander Zverev in the first round. He pushed Zverev to three sets but ended up losing the match.{{cite news |title=Zverev Dodges Koepfer Challenge To Reach Second Round In Halle |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/zverev-koepfer-halle-2021-tuesday |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=15 June 2021}} At Wimbledon, he made it to the third round for the first time where he fell to eighth seed Roberto Bautista Agut.{{cite news |last1=Oddo |first1=Chris |title=Bautista Agut, 2019 Wimbledon semi-finalist, is back in the second week |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/roberto-bautista-agut-2019-wimbledon-semi-finalist-is-back-in-the-second-week-423440.html |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.tennismajors.com |date=2 July 2021}}

After Wimbledon, Koepfer played at the Hamburg Open. He was eliminated in the second round by top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.{{cite news |title=Tsitsipas Moves Through In Hamburg |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/krajinovic-hamburg-2021-wednesday |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=14 July 2021}} Representing Germany at the Summer Olympics, he reached the third round and lost to sixth seed and eventual bronze medalist, Pablo Carreño Busta.{{cite news |last1=Trollope |first1=Matt |title=Olympics: Djokovic, Medvedev into quarters as Tsitsipas exits |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/olympics-djokovic-medvedev-quarters-tsitsipas-exits |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=ausopen.com |date=28 July 2021}}

Starting his US Open preparation at the Canadian Open, Koepfer was defeated in the first round of qualifying by Canadian wildcard Peter Polansky.{{cite news |title=Peter Polansky and Brayden Schnur surprise at the National Bank Open |url=https://www.archysport.com/2021/08/peter-polansky-and-brayden-schnur-surprise-at-the-national-bank-open/ |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.archysport.com |date=8 August 2021}} In Cincinnati, he fell in the final round of qualifying to Marcos Giron before earning a spot in the main draw as a lucky lower. He was defeated in the second round by seventh seed Pablo Carreño Busta.{{cite news |last1=Dimon |first1=Ricky |title=Hurkacz sends Murray packing from Western & Southern Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/atp/hurkacz-sends-murray-packing-from-western-southern-open-455962.html |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.tennismajors.com |date=18 August 2021}} Seeded 16th at the Winston-Salem Open, he reached the third round where he was beaten by top seed Carreño Busta. At the US Open, he lost in the second round to second seed and eventual champion, Daniil Medvedev.{{cite news |title=US Open 2021 tennis – Daniil Medvedev cruises into round three with straight sets win over Dominik Koepfer |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/us-open-men/2021/us-open-2021-daniil-medvedev-v-dominik-koepfer-follow-live_sto8515386/story.shtml |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.eurosport.com |date=1 September 2021}}

Competing at the first edition of the San Diego Open, Koepfer was defeated in the first round by eventual finalist Cameron Norrie.{{cite news |title=Dan Evans to meet fellow Brit Cameron Norrie at the San Diego Open |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/12421780/dan-evans-to-meet-fellow-brit-cameron-norrie-at-the-san-diego-open |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.skysports.com |date=30 September 2021}} At the Indian Wells Masters, he fell in the first round to Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets.{{cite news |title=Anderson Powers Through Indian Wells Opener |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/anderson-millman-indian-wells-2021-friday |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=9 October 2021}} In Vienna, he was eliminated in the final round of qualifying by Gianluca Mager. Entering the main draw as a lucky loser, he lost in the first round to Lorenzo Sonego.{{cite news |title=ATP Vienna 2021, Sonego in the round of 16, now on the field Sinner and Fognini |url=https://www.italy24news.com/sports/tennis/140423.html |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.italy24news.com |date=27 October 2021 |archive-date=7 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107175336/https://www.italy24news.com/sports/tennis/140423.html |url-status=dead }} In Paris, he lost in the final round of qualifying to Miomir Kecmanović but due to the withdrawal of Jenson Brooksby, he entered the main draw as a lucky loser and defeated Andy Murray in the first round, saving seven match points. His victory was named one of the top-5 comebacks of the 2021 season.{{cite news |title=Lucky Loser Koepfer Saves 7 MPs, Stuns Murray In Paris |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/murray-koepfer-paris-2021-monday |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=1 November 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/andy-murray-seven-match-points-dominic-koepfer-paris-masters|title= From 6-4, 5-3 up to seven match points down, Dominic Koepfer stifles Andy Murray in Paris Masters rollercoaster |website=Tennis.com|date= 1 November 2021}}{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/best-atp-comebacks-2021-5-to-3 | title=Hubert Hurkacz and Hugo Gaston in Best ATP Tour Comebacks of 2021 | ATP Tour | Tennis }} In the second round, he upset ninth seed Félix Auger-Aliassime. With this win, he ended the Canadian's hopes of qualifying for the ATP finals.{{cite news |title=Koepfer Continues Giant-Killing Run, Ends Felix's Turin Hopes |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/koepfer-felix-paris-2021-wednesday |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=3 November 2021}} In the third round, he lost to seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz in three sets.{{cite news |title=Hurkacz Improves Turin Hopes, Plays Duckworth In Paris QFs |url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/hurkacz-koepfer-duckworth-paris-2021-thursday |access-date=7 November 2021 |publisher=www.atptour.com |date=4 November 2021}}

At the Australian Open, Koepfer defeated Carlos Taberner before losing to 23rd seed Reilly Opelka in the second round.

Due to an ongoing arm injury,{{Cite web |date=2022-04-14 |title=Interview with Koepfer: "It was the tournament that made the last three years possible for |url=https://www.tennisnet.com/en/news/interview-with-dominik-koepfer-it-was-the-tournament-that-made-the-last-three-years-possible-for-me |access-date=2023-08-05 |website=tennisnet.com |language=en-EN}} he decided to skip the entire clay season. As a result, his ranking plummeted to No. 149 on 18 July 2022, out of the top 150 at No. 159 on 22 August 2022, and out of the top 250 at No. 259 on 7 November 2022.

Following his title at the Calgary National Bank Challenger, he returned to the top 200 at world No. 195 climbing 64 positions up in the rankings on 14 November 2022 only to drop again to No. 202 on 28 November 2022.

Ranked No. 262, Koepfer won his third Challenger at the Mexico City Open and returned to the top 200 at world No. 179 up more than 80 positions in the rankings.{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/van-assche-varillas-sanremo-challenger-2023-final | title=18-Year-Old van Assche Claims Sanremo Challenger, Cracks Top 100 | ATP Tour | Tennis }}{{cite web | url=https://www.tennisnet.com/en/news/atp-challenger-mexico-dominik-koepfer-wins-and-moves-back-into-the-top-200 | title=ATP Challenger Mexico: Dominik Koepfer wins - and moves back into the top 200 | date=2 April 2023 }}{{cite web | url=https://www.mxcityopen.com.mx/dominik-koepfer-completa-una-semana-perfecta-y-se-corona-en-el-mexico-city-open-2023/ | title=Dominik Koepfer completa una semana perfecta y se corona en el Mexico City Open 2023 – MX City Open }}

The following week, he reached a second final at the San Luis Open Challenger.{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/mochizuki-rodriguez-taverna-barletta-challenger-2023-sunday|title=Mochizuki Becomes Fourth Teenage Challenger Champion Of 2023|publisher=ATPTour|accessdate=14 January 2025}} As a result, he moved another 25 positions into the top 155. He also reached the final at the Prague Open and reached the top 150 on 8 May 2023. Koepfer won his fourth Challenger title at the Challenger 175 at the Piemonte Open in Turin as an alternate and moved close to 50 positions up, a couple of positions shy of the top 100 on 22 May 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/humbert-koepfer-bordeaux-turin-challenger-2023-title | title=Ugo Humbert Wins Second Challenger 175 Crown; Dominik Koepfer Rallies to Turin Challenger Title | ATP Tour | Tennis }} {{cite web|url=https://opencourt.ca/2023/05/22/atp-rankings-report-as-of-may-22-2023/|title= ATP Rankings Report – as of May 22, 2023|date=22 May 2023 }}

He reached the semifinals at the Los Cabos Open where he lost to fifth seed Alex de Minaur.{{cite web | url=https://loscabostennisopen.com/en/2023/08/04/first-semifinal-ready-in-los-cabos-koepfer-vs-de-minaur/ | title=First semifinal ready in los Cabos: Koepfer vs. De Miñaur – los Cabos Tennis Open | date=4 August 2023 }} At the same tournament, he also reached his maiden ATP final with Andrew Harris.{{cite web | url=https://loscabostennisopen.com/en/2023/08/05/mexican-santiago-gonzalez-lifts-doubles-title-at-los-cabos/ | title=Mexican Santiago Gonzalez lifts doubles title at los Cabos – los Cabos Tennis Open | date=5 August 2023 }}

He won his fifth Challenger at the 2024 Canberra Tennis International.{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/kasnikowski-elias-oeiras-challenger-2024-final|title= Kasnikowski, 20, saves 6 MPs en route to first Challenger title}}

He then competed in the 2024 Australian Open, beginning his campaign against fellow compatriot and sixth seed Alexander Zverev, falling in four tight sets. In doubles, alongside his compatriot Yannick Hanfmann he reached the semifinals as an unseeded pair,{{cite web|url= https://ausopen.com/articles/news/doubles-delight-bopanna-makes-history-ao-2024|title= Doubles delight: Bopanna makes history at AO 2024}} before losing to Italian duo Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.

At the 2024 Dallas Open he reached the quarterfinals defeating Aleksandar Kovacevic and Rinky Hijikata. He lost to eventual champion Tommy Paul.{{cite web|url=https://www.dallasopen.com/en/media/news/paul-koepfer-dallas-2024-friday|title=Paul, Shelton set all-American SF in Dallas}}{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/paul-koepfer-dallas-2024-friday|title=Paul, Shelton set all-American SF in Dallas}} He reached a second quarterfinal for the season at the 2024 Abierto Mexicano Telcel in Acapulco, defeating qualifier Térence Atmane and eight seed Frances Tiafoe. He lost to second seed Holger Rune. He reached a new career-high ranking of No. 49 on 4 March 2024.

At the 2024 Miami Open, he defeated Marcos Giron, 18th seed Sebastián Báez and 14th seed Ugo Humbert to reach the fourth round of a Masters for the second time, recording his first wins at this tournament before losing to Daniil Medvedev. {{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/news/medvedev-koepfer-miami-2024-tuesday|title= Medvedev accelerates past Koepfer to Miami QFs|date=26 March 2024|website=ATPTour }}

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• Koepfer has a 1–18 record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10.{{cite web|url=https://www.atptour.com/en/players/-/KE73/atp-win-loss?tourType=Tour|title=Dominik Koepfer – ATP Win/Loss|website=ATP Tour}}

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