Ofner as a blatant outsider in the first major round of 16

A difficult hurdle is building up ahead of the Styrian with the world ranking fifth Tsitsipas: “I can't expect much for that” - Ofner has overtaken Thiem in the world rankings and secured 80th place

After Dominic Thiem's first-round exit, it is the 27-year-old Styrian who is the first Austrian to reach the round of 16 of a major tournament again since Thiem more than two years ago (Australian Open).

Sebastian Ofner surprised himself and tennis Austria at the French Open in Paris: After Dominic Thiem's first-round exit, it is the 27-year-old Styrian who is the first Austrian to reach the round of 16 of a major tournament again since Thiem more than two years ago (Australian Open). After the remarkable five-set victory over Fabio Fognini, Neo Top 100 man Ofner faces a major hurdle on Sunday: Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas is the clear favorite.