His strength in the end: Offner exits in third round of French Open

In the end, the tank was empty, and Austria’s tennis No. 1, plagued by cramps Sebastian Offner (ATP No. 45), fought two five-set “battles” with memorable comebacks. -2 sets below).

In the third round of the French Open, the 28-year-old Styrian had to defeat local Frenchman Corentin Maudet (No. 79) 6:3, 4 on Court Suzanne Lenglen, cheered on by more than 10,000 fans. :6, 4:6 and admit defeat 1:6.

Offner ran forward, shortened rallies and launched more than 50 attacks on net. The competition plan initially seemed to work. Offner leads 6:3 and 4:2. But then the strength waned. “I tried everything and unfortunately it wasn’t enough,” said the indefatigable fighter, who received a standing ovation at the end.

When Ofner managed a “game of honor” in the fourth set with a score of 1:5, he emotionally took the audience with him completely. Then the whole arena danced.

Austria was not represented separately. Filip Misolic previously lost in the second round against Francisco Cerundolo (Arc) 2:6, 6:7 (2), 0:6.