Dennis Novak and Co.

Six Austrians take part in the Mauthausen Challenger

ATP points will be awarded for the third time in Mauthausen, the first of four tennis challengers in Austria alongside Salzburg, Tulln and Bad Waltersdorf. 

Last year, Dominic Thiem, who competed in Upper Austria, was the big name, but he is currently preparing for his next appearances at a training camp. A total of six Austrians want to get involved in the battle for the 100 ATP points for the champion.

Schwärzler makes his debut
In addition to the established Dennis Novak (against Lucas Pouille/FRA), Filip Misolic (against Marc-Andrea Hüsler/SUI) and Lukas Neumayer (against Gabriel Diallo/CAN), Austria's young star Joel Schwärzler will also be making his debut at the 120,950 euro clay court tournament. The Vorarlberg native, who has received a wildcard as the junior world number one, will be making his first appearance at this tournament level in his home country and will start against a qualifier.

The planned start of former top ten man Kei Nishikori came to nothing, as the 34-year-old Japanese player is unable to start due to a shoulder ligament.