In the first stage of the “Rafa Nadal Open by Movistar” tournament, Lithuanian tennis talent was leading against Sebastian Ofner (ATP-125) with a score of 2:6, 6:0, 3:0, after which the Austrian representative withdrew due to injury.
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The 22-year-old from Klaipėda, who participated in a very strange match, had no chances in the first set, but won nine games in a row in the rest of the match and eventually defeated the tournament’s top seed.
It is worth noting that S. Ofner is a former world No. 37, having reached the third round twice at Wimbledon and the round of 16 at the Roland Garros tournament.
Playing in Mallorca for the fourth time, E. Butvilas recorded his best achievement last season when he advanced to the semifinals.
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The Lithuanian has won seven out of the last eight matches in the Challenger tour.
E. Butvilas, who secured 6 ATP ranking points and 1590 euros, will face Swiss player Remy Bertola (ATP-174) in the round of 16.
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