Generali Open Kitzbühel: Dennis Novak receives second wildcard
Dennis Novak is next to the Tyrolean Alexander Erler as the second Austrian in the main competition of the Generali Open Kitzbühel. The organizers will give the Lower Austrian a wildcard. The 18-year-old Lukas Neumayer from Salzburg receives a ticket for the Kitzbühel qualification.
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last edit: Jul 15, 2021, 10:48 am
Dennis Novak will be seen next to the Tyrolean Alexander Erler as another Austrian in the main field of the Generali Open Kitzbühel, from July 24th to 31st. It is the ninth appearance of the number 122 in the world in Kitzbühel, and the 27-year-old made it to the round of 16 three times: "Playing in Kitzbühel is always something very special," said Novak, who was also at the recently held ATP 250 tournament in Gstaad Slipped into the main field and wants to adjust to the altitude at the home tournament there.
"I very much hope that Dennis can take advantage of the chance in Kitzbühel as a local hero and Austrian number one, representing Dominic, and maybe move into a quarter-finals or semi-finals here for the first time," explains tournament director Alexander Antonitsch: "Of course, he's cool can now adjust to the altitude in Gstaad. "
Quali-Wildcard for young Radstadt residents
18-year-old Lukas Neumayer receives the qualifying wildcard from the organizers. For the young Salzburg man, this means his first appearance on the big ATP stage. "Last year Lukas played strong Junior Grand Slam tournaments in the junior division and was able to show them again and again, for example at the Generali Pro Series. He is now training with Günter Bresnik in Südstadt, among others. Now the transition to the ATP level has taken place before, with which we would of course like to support him ”, says Antonitsch.
Tickets for the Generali Open Kitzbühel are still available. On the final weekend there are only remaining tickets for the 6,000-person Center Court. Fans who want to be there for the final in Gamsstadt should get their tickets quickly. (The 3-G rule applies)
Tickets: www.generaliopen.com