Richard Krajicek was able to announce good customers late last year: The tournament director of the ATP Tour 500 tournament in Rotterdam had managed to get Roger Federer to perform. The Swiss wanted to get back to the top of the world rankings, with the final victory against Grigor Dimitrov Federer also succeeded.

The Maestro is likely to be missing from the 2019 edition. The field is therefore led by ATP finals champion Alexander Zverev, followed by London participants Marin Cilic and Kei Nishikori. Zverev had lost to Kei Nishikori in round two in 2018.

Nick Kyrgios with two late cancellations

Krajicek has already reserved a wildcard for Stan Wawrinka, who has also named Nick Kyrgios once again. The Australian has had to retire late in the past two years due to injury problems.

Karen Khachanov can also be seen in the narrow circle of favorites, the winner of paris-Bercy receives support from compatriot Daniil Medvedev. And Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Milos Raonic will also open again in Rotterdam.