Suche
Mein Konto
Ofner versus Struff: Duel of the underdogs in Paris!
Austria's Sebastian Ofner meets Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the French Open. The match starts on Sunday.
Ofner versus Struff: Duel of the underdogs in Paris!
On May 22, 2025, the tennis world's spectators learned of an exciting first-round encounter at the upcoming French Open in Paris. The Austrian tennis professional Sebastian Ofner will face the unseeded German Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round. This draw was announced today on the first day of the tournament, which begins next Sunday, and promises an interesting duel.
Ofner commented on the challenge that the lot presented him with. He described the match as difficult and expects a thrilling encounter with Struff, against whom he has played and won once on the ATP tour. This game could be a step in the right direction for Ofner, especially since he beat Struff in Hong Kong in 2014.
Current form and statistics
As far as current form is concerned, Sebastian Ofner is in a strong phase, with five wins and only one defeat in the last six matches (2025 balance: 15-6). In contrast, Jan-Lennard Struff has had a challenging time, with just one win and eight defeats in the current season (2025 record: 4-14).
| player | Current form (2025) | Overall balance 2025 | Balance sheets on sand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Ofner | 5-1 | 15-6 | 15-6 |
| Jan Lennard Struff | 1-8 | 4-14 | 1-5 |
If Ofner is victorious in the first round, he could face important opponents such as Karen Khachanow or Aleksandar Vukic in the second round. Ofner recently defeated Khachanov in the quarter-finals in Geneva, which should give him additional confidence.
Other exciting encounters
The French Open 2025 not only has some interesting games in store for Ofner and Struff. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faces Japanese Kei Nishikori, while up-and-coming player Jannik Sinner takes on Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech. Novak Djokovic will also be challenged as he plays against the American Mackenzie McDonald. In the women's category, last year's winner Iga Swiatek opens against the Slovakian Rebecca Šramková, and Aryna Sabalenka has to compete against the Russian Kamilla Rachimowa.
Another interesting fact is that Austria is not represented in the women's tournament at the French Open this year, which draws even more attention to the achievements of the male players. The upcoming matches promise excitement and unforeseen twists.