Tennis fever in Kitzbühel: Ofner, Misolic and Budikh!

Tennis fever in Kitzbühel: Ofner, Misolic and Budikh!

The ATP-2550 tournament in Kitzbühel promises to become an exciting event this year. Sebastian Ofner and Filip Misolic were officially confirmed for the tournament, which will take place from July 19 to 26. The Kazakh tennis professional Alexander Bucks, who returns to the Tyrolean mountains after his success at the French Open, where he reached the quarter -finals. This was confirmed by the organizers on Wednesday, which increases the anticipation for the event. Misolic surprisingly reached the final in Kitzbühel in 2022, shows that he goes to the tournament with ambitions. He would like to continue to establish himself in the ATP ranking lists and has already reached the third round at the French Open 2023.

Ofner, Misolic and Budik are now in direct competition with renowned players and hope to prove themselves in the demanding surroundings of Kitzbühel. Budik was last active in Kitzbühel in 2020 and could meet well -known faces in tennis there. His tournament participation already ensures the fans and experts. Tournament director Alexander Antonitsch also said positively about the participation of the talented Kazakh.

success on the double fields

While the individual players focus on the upcoming challenges, there are also pleasant news from the double area. Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler caused a sensation at Generali Open Kitzbühel by winning the double title. With their triumph, they are the first Austrians to win this title for the second time. Stefan Koubek, Julian Knowle and Philipp Oswald had previously won. Her victory in the final against the Gonzalo Escobar duo and Aleksandr Nedovyesov ended with a clear 6: 4, 6: 4.

Through this victory, Erler and Miedler received 14,870 euros in prize money and 250 ATP points, which of course also benefits from their overall advertising ranking. Erler will climb 35th place in the ATP double ranking, while Miedler moves to 37th place. The two double specialists showed impressive achievements in the course of the tournament, including a deficit in the quarter -finals, which they were able to turn around against Ariel Behar and Adam Pavlásek.

outlook and preparation

The athletes are now optimistic about the upcoming challenges. Erler and Miedler have already decided to do without participation in the ATP-Masters 1000 hard court tournament in Toronto in order to better prepare for the US Open. Her success in Kitzbühel could have a significant influence on their further tournament year, especially with the aim of getting into the top 13 in the annual ranking.

The Kitzbühel tournament week is eagerly awaited, not only because of the talented participants, but also because of the special atmosphere that distinguishes the event in the Austrian mountains. Spectators can look forward to great tennis action and exciting duels.