Guy Who Got Serious About Tennis After High School Reaches Wimbledon's Third Round
Photo: Michael Steele/ [object Object] Twenty-one-year-old Austrian Sebastian Ofner—who reportedly only started playing tennis seriously after he graduated secondary school two years ago; who was ranked No. 217 in the world; who had never played above a Challenger-level tournament before Wimbledon; who has earned only $46,193 in his career; and who made it to the main draw after three rounds of qualifying—just beat World No. 17 American Jack Sock in five sets to advance to the third round of tennis’s most famous Grand Slam.
According to Austrian newspaper Der Standard, he has played only 16 Challenger level matches, 14 of them this year.
Ofner, who’s coached by Dominic Thiem’s dad, instantly jumped to No. 150 in the world.
Latest
Two MLB Best Bets to Consider on Wednesday’s Busy Slate
Wed Aug 12 2026
Can the Brewers Beat the Dodgers After Adding Tarik Skubal?
Tue Aug 11 2026
WNBA Best Bets: Three Picks to Consider on Tuesday’s Slate
Tue Aug 11 2026
5 Fights To Make After UFC Fight Night Gamrot vs. Salkilld
Tue Aug 11 2026
Ranking the NBA’s Christmas Day Games From Worst to Best
Tue Aug 11 2026
Latest Betting
- WNBA Best Bets: 2 Picks to Target Monday Night
- Orioles vs. Twins Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Monday
- UFC Vegas 120 Odds, Picks and Predictions: Best Bets for Saturday
- WNBA Best Bets: Three Picks for Friday's Slate
- Panthers vs. Cardinals Best Bets: 3 Picks for the Hall of Fame Game
- MLB Best Bets Today: White Sox vs. Red Sox and Twins vs. Royals Picks
- Mets vs. Guardians Prediction, Odds and Best Bets for Tuesday

