Generali Austrian Open: Thiem and Novak win, Ofner disappointed
Dominic Thiem and Dennis Novak have successfully started the final phase of the Generali Austrian Pro Series. Sebastian Ofner, who had beaten Thiem in the second group stage, had to admit defeat.
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last edit: Jun 16, 2020, 05:56 pm
Only on Monday Dominic Thiem from Belgrade had returned from the first stop of the Adria Tour, where besides a soccer match on Friday and a total of three and a half (Damir Dzumhur had to give up early) games, even in Fast 4 mode, also had to do some social tasks . It was all too understandable that the current number three in the world lacked a bit of liveliness. Alexander Erler knew how to use this well, making the break to 5: 3 in the first set. And served with a little effort.
Right at the start of round two, Thiem took the lead with 2-0, the favorite's first break in the match. Thiem missed two more chances at serve Erler to 5: 1, with the 6: 2 a few moments later, the tie. And the favorite did not let up anymore, umpteen in the decision quickly to 3: 0. And also won this set 6-2.
Thiem against Neumayer on Wednesday
Dennis Novak had previously defeated youngster Lukas Neumayer 6: 3 and 6: 4. Neumayer will be Thiem's next opponent on Wednesday (from 4 p.m., live in the livestream on ServusTV and on tennisnet, and in our live ticker).
In the first match in Group B, David Pichler beat Sebastian Ofner 7: 6 (4), 7: 6 (3). This group is complemented by veteran Jürgen Melzer and Lenny Hampel, who met in the last game on Tuesday.