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Terra Wortmann Open 2023: Louis Wessels achieved his lifelong dream of playing on the same court

Posted : 20 June 2023
Louis Wessels, a young professional tennis player and avid fan of the sport, used to attend the ATP grass classic in HalleWestfalen with his parents. Inspired by players like Federer, he dreamed of one day playing on the same court.
 
After facing challenges in his career, Wessels finally found himself in the main draw of an ATP tournament, particularly significant as it was in HalleWestfalen, his childhood dream location. He described the experience as indescribable and a realization of his lifelong aspiration.
 
Wessels secured his spot in the tournament's main draw through an impressive performance in the qualifications. Despite not having high expectations, he played exceptional tennis, defeating higher-ranked opponents such as China's Zhang and compatriot Henri Squire.
 
After six years of perseverance, battling problems, injuries, and setbacks, Wessels finally achieved his first appearance on a bigger tennis stage, fueled by his belief in his own chances.
 
Ranked 347th in the world, Wessels is somewhat of an outsider in the main draw of the 30th Terra Wortmann Open. However, this breakthrough has given him hope for an accelerated career and a future breakthrough.
 
He recognizes that in today's tennis, there is more time for players to progress, and he is optimistic about the potential ahead. Wessels, who represents Tennispark Bärchen Versmold in the Bundesliga, chooses to sleep in his own bed at home in Detmold instead of taking advantage of the nearby court hotel during the tournament.
 
In his main draw debut, Wessels will face Yannick Hanfmann, ranked 53rd in the ATP rankings, in the second match on Tuesday. Although they have trained together before, they have never played an official match against each other.

Wessels acknowledges Hanfmann's strong year but approaches the match with confidence and looks forward to the opportunity.

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