Austrian tennis player Sebastian Ofner has undergone surgery on his left heel again, sidelining the former world number 37 as he targets a return to training within four to six weeks, according to reports. Third Heel Operation Sidelines Sebastian Ofner Sebastian Ofner underwent the procedure on his left heel last week following previous surgeries on … Read more
Austrian doubles pair Lucas Miedler and Neil Oberleitner defeated compatriots Alexander Erler and Robert Cash 7-6(8), 5-7 on Sunday at the ATP 1000 hard court tournament in Shanghai, advancing to the round of 16 after 1 hour and 38 minutes of play, LAOLA1 reported. Opening Match and Straight-Set Battle in Shanghai The encounter on Sunday … Read more
Sinja Kraus Targets Second WTA 1000 Main Draw at Wuhan Vienna-born tennis player Sinja Kraus secured a 7-6(3), 6-2 victory over Poland’s Magda Linette in the opening round of the Wuhan WTA-1000 hard-court tournament qualifying, LAOLA1 reported on Saturday. The 24-year-old Austrian, currently ranked No. 95 in the world, overcame two breaks of serve in … Read more
Austrian tennis talent Thilo Behrmann has officially qualified for the World Tennis Junior Finals 2026, securing his place among the best eight youth players of the year in the 18-and-under age category, LAOLA1 reported. Thilo Behrmann Secures Spot in Elite Season-Ending Tournament The 18-year-old from Burgenland earned his qualification following a standout season on the … Read more
Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court on Saturday at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, Spain, playing his first match since his professional retirement in November 2024. LAOLA1 reported that the 22-time Grand-Slam champion hosted an exhibition event celebrating the academy’s tenth anniversary, drawing more than 2,000 spectators to watch a series of doubles … Read more
Austrian tennis talent Anna Pircher has appointed Daniel Huber and Luca Maldoner as her new coaching team, as reported. The 16-year-old ÖTV player enters this new partnership following a turbulent summer marked by a legal dispute with her former trainer and manager Hannes König. Coaching Setup at Gamechange Tennis Base Daniel Huber brings significant pedigree … Read more
Lukas Neumayer Bows Out in Genoa Quarterfinals After Straight-Set Loss to Luka Mikrut Austrian tennis player Lukas Neumayer exited the ATP Challenger tournament in Genoa at the quarterfinal stage, falling 3:6, 4:6 to unseeded Croatian opponent Luka Mikrut. Seeded third in the tournament and currently holding an ATP singles ranking of 183, Neumayer struggled to … Read more
Sinja Kraus battled past Estonia’s Elena Malogina in a three-set marathon, winning 6:7 (5), 6:3, 6:4 to secure her place in the semifinals of the WTA 125 Challenger in Porto. A Gripping Opener and a Break-Filled Battle The first set proved a tight affair on court, with neither player giving an inch. Malogina, ranked No. … Read more
Austrian tennis player Barbara Grabher advanced to the round of 16 at the tournament in Tolentino, Italy, after overcoming a slow start to defeat her opponent in a hard-fought three-set encounter, according to match reports from LAOLA1. Match Turning Point and Recovery After dropping the opening set, Grabher adjusted her tactical approach from the baseline, … Read more
Sinja Kraus ended a four-match losing skid by dispatching Australia’s Lizette Cabrera 6-1, 6-4 to reach the round of 16 at the WTA 125 tournament in Porto, Portugal. According to match reports from tournament coverage, the Austrian world ranking number three required just 1 hour and 18 minutes to secure the straight-set victory on the … Read more