Sebastian Ofner defeats tennis giant Opelka in the Geneva main field!

Sebastian Ofner defeats tennis giant Opelka in the Geneva main field!

Genf, Schweiz - Sebastian Ofner has successfully qualified for the ATP tennis tournament in Geneva, taking an impressive step in his career. After a successful tournament start, Ofner defeated the 2.11 m large Reilly Opelka, who once held the world ranking position 17 and currently leads to number 94. The Styrian prevailed 7: 5, 7: 6, which represents his second victory after a heel operation. The game against Opelka took a total of 1:37 hours and was further proof of Ofner's return to the big tennis stage.

Already on the previous day, ofner Leo Borg, the son of Tennis idol Björn Borg, was able to defeat 6: 3, 7: 5. This victory ensured that he could move into the main field of the tournament without loss of sets. Ofner, who is number six, had eight break chances in the first set against Opelka, one of whom he was able to use for 7: 5. In the second set he successfully fended off a set ball and clearly won the Tiebreak with 7: 2.

important step in front of the French Open

Ofner said satisfied with his performance: "I got used to Opelkar's serve well." This victory before the beginning of the French Open, which will start next Sunday, gives him additional confidence. Last year he had to give up in the round of 16 against Casper Ruud and would like to achieve a deeper run in the tournament this year.

The qualifier to be drawn for the main field on Sunday, and for Ofner, this success is an important milestone in his comeback. With a lot of commitment and hard work, he has won the chance to compete against some of the best players in the world.

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