An Austrian is in the final in Tulln

In Tulln Let us rub our hands together, especially Tournament boss Florian Leitgeb. And of course Lukas Neumayerwho this week at challenger Austria’s flag is held high. Because all the other Austrians did not see the second round.

The 22-year-old, who turned 22 on Friday, beats Rudi Mollekerwho was considered one of Germany’s future hopes years ago, with 6:4, 6:3, will play for the title on Sunday. The opponent will be the winner of the match between the British Jan Choinski and the Czech Jakub Nicod.

Neumayer, currently ranked 320th in the ATP world rankings and recently a two-time national champion, is also fighting for his First title on the Challenger Tour. In 2023, he reached the finals in Salzburg and Cordenons, but without achieving the final victory. In Salzburg, he lost to Sebastian Ofner, whom Neumayer beat in the Davis Cup against Turkey on 13 and 14 September in Bad Waltersdorf replaced.