In an exciting matchup, Austrian no.1, Sebastian Ofner, is set to take on Spaniard no.5, Bernabe Zapata Miralles, in Bastad on Thursday, July 20th. Sebastian Ofner currently holds the 58th spot in the live rankings with 855 points, positioning him above Dominic Thiem, who stands at no. 94 with 631 points.
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Interestingly, Ofner’s career-high rank is now at world no. 56, a significant jump of two places. Depending on the results of the upcoming contest, he could potentially ascend further to become world no. 51.
Analyzing his live rankings, Ofner has accumulated 79% of his points (686 points) on Clay, 11% (92 points) on Hard Court, 9% (75 points) on Grass, and 1% (11 points) on Indoor surfaces.
Now shifting focus to their head-to-head encounters, Ofner and Zapata Miralles have faced off twice, with the Austrian emerging victorious on both occasions. Their most recent meeting was at the cinch Championships in London, where Ofner secured a convincing 6-1, 6-4 win. The prediction for their upcoming match is in favor of Zapata Miralles, with a potential outcome of a three-set battle.
Let’s take a closer look at Zapata Miralles’ journey in 2023. He currently holds the 53rd spot in the live rankings and has recorded a commendable 20-19 win-loss record this year. In Bastad, he made a strong start by defeating Hugo Dellien with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-63. The Spaniard’s determination and skill will be put to the test when he faces the world no. 58, Sebastian Ofner, in the 2nd round on Thursday at 11:00 am on CENTRE COURT.
On the other side, Sebastian Ofner is having an impressive year, achieving a career-high rank of 58 and amassing an overall win-loss record of 48-18 in 2023. In Bastad, he displayed his resilience by overcoming Tomas Martin Etcheverry in a thrilling match that ended 4-6, 6-1, 7-5.
Looking back at their head-to-head history, Ofner holds a perfect record against Zapata Miralles, having won both of their previous encounters.
As the anticipation builds for their upcoming clash, tennis enthusiasts will be eagerly watching to see who comes out on top in this exciting battle between two talented players.
It’s essential to keep in mind that live rankings are subject to regular changes. So, make sure to stay updated on the latest movements by checking the relevant sources.
