🇩🇪 Germany

Daniel Altmaier

ATP Tour World #55 Counter-Puncher
World #55
Updated: 2026-04-06
Daniel Altmaier
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Player Profile

BornSeptember 12, 1998
Height1.88 m
PlaysRH / 1HBH
Turned Pro2014
CoachMartin Cuevas
Nationality🇩🇪 Germany
Prize Money~$5M
Tour Titles0
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Current Equipment — 2025–26

Racquet EZONE 98 Retail frame
Strings Big Banger Original 1.30 / Luxilon Alu Power 1.25 Full polyester
Shoes Yonex
Clothing Yonex
String tension
23.5–24.5 kg / ≈ 51.8–54.0 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameEZONE 98
BrandYonex
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Counter-Puncher
Forehand grip
Semi-Western
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Daniel Altmaier is a counter-puncher — one of the best defenders in the tour. Their game is built on exceptional court coverage, consistency, and the ability to redirect pace. They rarely give opponents free points and make every exchange a battle.

Where many top players win through aggression, Daniel wins through attrition. Their groundstrokes are consistent rather than dominant, and their best shots often come from seemingly impossible defensive positions.

How their equipment supports their style: The EZONE 98 provides the stability needed to handle heavy incoming balls and redirect them. Big Banger Original 1.30 / Luxilon Alu Power 1.25 is durable enough to withstand the high ball-contact volume that a counter-punching game demands.

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Career Highlights

0
ATP Titles
72–125
Career W-L
37%
Win Rate
#44
Career High
~$5M
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R2
Roland Garros
R4
Wimbledon
R2
US Open
R3

Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel Altmaier plays with the EZONE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Daniel Altmaier uses Big Banger Original 1.30 / Luxilon Alu Power 1.25 — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Daniel Altmaier strings at 23.5–24.5 kg (51.8–54.0 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Daniel Altmaier wears Yonex on the ATP Tour.
Daniel Altmaier's setup is well suited for club players who rely on consistency and movement. The EZONE 98 is forgiving and arm-friendly for high-volume play. Try Big Banger Original 1.30 / Luxilon Alu Power 1.25 at 21–24 kg (46–53 lbs) for comfortable, consistent performance. Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.