The second day of the main draw at the Generali Open brought plenty of excitement, marathon matches, and a few surprises. Center Court in Kitzbuhel witnessed a great comeback by Jan-Lennard Struff, but also disappointment for the home crowd following Sebastian Ofner’s elimination.
📊 Day 2 Full Results (July 21, 2026)
Singles Main Draw
| Winner | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) | Aleksandr Shevchenko (KAZ) | 3:6, 7:6(5), 6:4 |
| Sebastian Baez (ARG) | Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) | 6:3, 3:6, 6:4 |
| Alex Molcan (SVK) | Sebastian Ofner (AUT) | 6:4, 6:4 |
| Daniel Altmaier (GER) | Raphael Collignon (BEL) | 6:3, 6:2 |
| Marco Trungelliti (ARG) | Juan Manuel Cerundolo (ARG) | 6:2, 6:1 |
| Kilian Feldbausch (SUI) | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo (PAR) | 7:6(2), 6:1 |
| Quentin Halys (FRA) | Laslo Djere (SRB) | 7:6(4), 6:4 |
Doubles Main Draw
| Winning Pair | Losing Pair | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Neumayer / Schwaerzler | Romboli / Smith | 6:4, 7:5 |
| Frantzen / Haase | Nouza / Oberleitner | 2:6, 7:5, 10:7 |
| Molteni / Trhac | Gille / Verbeek | 7:6(4), 6:7(4), 15:13 |
| Herbert / Krawietz | Paul / Seggerman | 4:6, 7:5, 10:8 |
🎾 Center Court Match Reports & Statistics
1. Struff Survives on the Edge of Defeat
- Score: Jan-Lennard Struff def. Aleksandr Shevchenko 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-4
- Match Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes
German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff had to work incredibly hard to break the resistance of an inspired Aleksandr Shevchenko. After dropping the first set, Struff managed to survive a tense second-set tiebreak and ultimately claimed victory in the deciding set. Interestingly, both players finished the match with the exact same number of total points won—91 points each (50%).
- Key Statistics: Struff was kept alive by his devastating serve. He fired 15 aces and won a superb 86% of points on his first serve (37/43). On the other side, Shevchenko saved 4 of 7 break points but faltered in the decisive moments of the third set.
2. Baez Fends Off Kecmanovic’s Attacks
- Score: Sebastian Baez def. Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
- Match Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
In a very tight match characterized by a high number of break opportunities, Argentina’s Sebastian Baez managed to eliminate Serbian player Miomir Kecmanovic. Even though Kecmanovic won more total points in the match (95 compared to Baez’s 88), Baez proved incredibly resilient under pressure.
- Key Statistics: Baez saved an astounding 10 of 13 break points (76%) he faced. Conversely, Kecmanovic converted only 2 of his 5 opportunities to break his opponent’s serve, and was also hindered by a lower percentage of points won on his second serve (43%).
3. A Cold Shower for the Austrians: Molcan Ousts Ofner
- Score: Alex Molcan def. Sebastian Ofner 6-4, 6-4
- Match Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
The home crowd had high hopes for Sebastian Ofner, but Slovak Alex Molcan played a tactically flawless match and silenced the stands in just 70 minutes. Molcan secured one crucial break in each set and routinely finished the job.
- Key Statistics: Molcan dominated on his first serve delivery, winning 75% of those points (24/32). Ofner struggled significantly on his second serve (winning just 42% of points) and allowed his rival to convert 3 of 6 break chances.
4. Altmaier Flawless Under Pressure
- Score: Daniel Altmaier def. Raphael Collignon 6-3, 6-2
- Match Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
German player Daniel Altmaier delivered a highly stable performance against Raphael Collignon. Although the final score looks convincing, the Belgian constantly threatened the German’s serve but failed to capitalize on his chances.
- Key Statistics: Altmaier displayed immense mental toughness, saving all 7 break points (100%) he faced throughout the match. He won 79% of points on his first serve and easily took his opportunities on the return, breaking Collignon 3 times out of 5 attempts.
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