Sebastian Ofner unexpectedly separates from manager Moritz Thiem!

Sebastian Ofner unexpectedly separates from manager Moritz Thiem!

A surprising new beginning in Austrian tennis: Sebastian Ofner has separated from his manager Moritz Thiem. On New Year's Day, Thiem announced in a WhatsApp group for journalists that the collaboration would be discontinued at the end of the year. “We parted on good terms,” says the manager, who cites the different future prospects as the reason for the separation. Thiem's ​​brother, former US Open champion Dominic Thiem, further explained that despite previous success, including Ofner's career high of 37th place in the ATP rankings, changes were necessary.

Comeback after operations

Sebastian Ofner, who is currently ranked 88th, is fighting for his comeback after several operations on both heels. He underwent left foot surgery in September 2024, followed by right heel surgery in October. The 28-year-old is eager to get back on the ATP tour and recently even hoped to return in February. Moritz Thiem emphasized that despite the successful collaboration that led Ofner to the top ranking, he believes in changes and wishes him all the best for the future oe24 reported.

These changes come at a critical time for Ofner. Due to the injuries, he is threatened with relegation from the top 100 of the ATP rankings, which is why the coming months could be crucial for his career. While Moritz Thiem is no longer at his side, his father Wolfgang remains active as a coach, which could represent a stable influence on the young tennis player.