Generali Open Kitzbühel: Sebastian Ofner after a big fight in the round of 16
Sebastian Ofner sensationally made it into the round of 16 of the Generali Open 2022. The Styrian defeated Richard Gasquet from France 1:6, 7:5 and 7:5.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Jul 26, 2022, 06:48 pm
In the middle of the second set, Sebastian Ofner already looked like the sure loser on the center court in Kitzbühel: Richard Gasquet had won the first round from the Styrian 6-1 in the first round of the Generali Open 2022 and also led in the second with a break. Ofner, however, not only hit back - he also turned the tables. And managed to equalize the set with 7:5.
In order to get back into (break) deficit in the decision. But Ofner fought back again and equalized to 4:4. Gasquet created a chance to break again, Ofner fended off with a spectacular backhand. A few moments later he had to unwrap an ace to prevent going behind. After 2:25 hours of play, a forehand from Gasquet landed in the net - match point for Ofner. Which the outsider couldn't decide in his favour.
Gasquet also fended off the second attempt, this time with a good serve. Sebastian Ofner used the fourth chance. And was allowed to be celebrated by the fans in the fully occupied stands.
Rodionov and Oberleitner cause a surprise
In the first match with Austrian participation, Gerald Melzer made a good start against Yannick Hanfmann, but had to retire due to injury when the score was 4:6 and 1:1.
From the point of view of the local heroes, there was light and shadow in doubles: First, Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler, who sensationally won the title in Kitzbühel in 2021, failed in round one at the Dutchmen Tallon Griekspoor and Bart Stevens.
Jurij Rodionov and Neil Oberleitner, on the other hand, surprisingly beat Joran Vliegen and Sander Gille from Belgium 6:4, 3:6 and 11:9 and will play against Lorenzo Sonego and Pedro Martinez in the quarter-finals.
Here is the individual tableau in Kitzbühel
Here the double tableau in Kitzbühel
kitzmap