Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz made history on Saturday as they became the first all-German duo to win the ATP Finals title.

The eighth seeds also became the lowest-ranked team to succeed at the tournament with a 7-6 (7-6), 7-6 (8-6) win against number one doubles team Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic.

Krawietz and Pütz held their nerve in two tie-breaks to seal victory in 1 hour 38 minutes.

“I don’t know how to put it into words, it’s an amazing achievement from us,” Krawietz said. “I’m very proud of us, we are proud of the whole team, everyone at home. To end the year here winning the title, it’s unbelievable.”

The ATP Finals win ensured they finish the 2024 season as number four in the doubles ranking.

“Two weeks ago I couldn’t even walk, now we are here having won the tournament. It’s amazing,” Pütz. he was referring to the calf injury he suffered at the European Open in Antwerp last month that forced him onto the sidelines for weeks.

Earlier this year, the duo had claimed the title on home soil at the Hamburg Open. They will now head to Malaga to join the German team at the Davis Cup finals starting on Tuesday.