HAMBURG, October 25, 2025
Twenty-four-year-old George Loffhagen from London is one of the rising names on the ATP Challenger Tour. The World No. 215, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 211 earlier this month, has already captured his first Challenger title in late July this season in Segovia, Spain.
Known for his powerful serve and composed game, the Brit has collected eight ITF World Tennis Tour titles so far, four of them in 2025, and reached the semi-finals at the Hamburg Ladies & Gents Cup this week. After defeating defending champion Henri Squire in the quarterfinals on Friday, Loffhagen sat down with us to talk about his successful comeback, the challenges of professional tennis, and his goals for the future.
Tennis TourTalk: Congratulation on your win. Is it your first time in Hamburg?
George Loffhagen: Yes, it’s my first time in Hamburg. I haven’t played a lot in Germany but it’s a very nice city.
How would you describe the conditions on the court?
It’s pretty slow in the rally but it can be tough with the serving when someone is serving pretty well. The court also takes well to spin, which makes it difficult to return sometimes.
You prefer faster surfaces?
I don’t mind being a bit slower. You just have to adapt to each condition.
How would you describe your own game style?
I try to play aggressively, serving well. I use a lot of intensity.
When you look back at this season, what were your highlights so far?
For sure, winning my first Challenger in Segovia and playing at Wimbledon, which is always special playing a main draw at a Grand Slam tournament. Playing at Wimbledon as a Brit, it isn’t getting much better than that.
When you were a junior, there were a lot of expectations placed on you. Did you also feel that as pressure, and how do you deal with it today?
When you’re young and you’re doing well it can see it as pressure. Now, I am a bit older, there’s not so much pressure on me (laughs). I am also a bit more mature and it’s easier to deal with the ups and downs of tennis.
How did you get into tennis?
I started playing because my sister played tennis. My parents played as well but at club level. Nothing crazy (laughs).
You hung up your racket in the summer of 2021 and took some time off tennis. What was the reason?
I just wasn’t enjoying it at that time. I just wanted to do something else. I was working in a pub and then I was studying a bit and went to university. I did some exams but didn’t do a degree. The year later I played a couple of tournaments and enjoyed it a bit more. So, it was like I don’t want to have regrets and decided to start again.
What did you study?
I did Math, Chemistry and Physics.
Are you a person who is into numbers and formulas?
I was good at it at school but I wouldn’t say it is a passion of mine.
When you’re off the court, what are your hobbies?
I like athletics but I wouldn’t say that I follow it every week. To be honest, when I am at a tournament, most of the time I want to chill or watch some series or movies.
Do you have a favourite series?
I currently watch “The Traitors.” It’s good.
What are your goals?
I was looking to get into the Top 200 by the end of the year. You always look for the next thing. It never stops. Let’s see how it goes.
Thank you and all the best.
Interview: Florian Heer
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