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In Madrid's final round, Ofner falls short against Gaubas once more

Austrian tennis player Sebastian Ofner exits the round of 16 in the Madrid Tennis Challenger tournament on Thursday.

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2025 September 13 . 10:46 AM

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Gaubas outperforms Ofner in the Madrid finale once more

In Madrid's final round, Ofner falls short against Gaubas once more

In the ongoing Madrid Tennis Challenger tournament, Austrian tennis player Sebastian Ofner suffered an early exit in the round of 16. His opponent in this match was none other than the Lithuanian tennis player Vilius Gaubas, who proved to be a tough opponent for Ofner in recent Challenger level tournaments.

The 28-year-old Sebastian Ofner has been making a comeback to the tennis court after two heel operations, and this was his fourth tournament since his return. However, he was unable to secure a victory against Gaubas, who eliminated him from the Madrid Tennis Challenger.

The match between the two players was closely contested, with Gaubas eventually emerging victorious with a score of 6:4, 3:6, 3:6. This marks Ofner's second loss to Gaubas in recent Challenger level tournaments, with the Lithuanian player having a winning record against Ofner in such tournaments.

Vilius Gaubas, currently ranked around ATP 160, has been making waves in the tennis world. He was seeded 8th at the 2025 Copa Sevilla tournament in Spain, held from September 1 to 7, 2025. In recent weeks, he has participated in qualifying rounds and main draws of ATP Challenger and ATP Tour events, including a match at the Szczecin 2025 tournament where he lost in three sets.

Meanwhile, Sebastian Ofner reached the quarterfinals at a Challenger level tournament in Spain, excluding Madrid, in recent weeks. Despite this impressive feat, he was unable to carry his form into the Madrid Tennis Challenger.

The Madrid Tennis Challenger is a significant tournament for both players, and Gaubas' victory over Ofner will no doubt boost his confidence as he continues his journey in the tournament. As for Ofner, he will no doubt be looking to bounce back from this defeat and continue his comeback to the top of the tennis world.