Tommy Paul returns to action on Thursday at Wimbledon, looking to build on a confident opening-round performance.
The 13th-seeded American will face Austria’s Sebastian Ofner, a protected-ranking entrant who upset Jan-Lennard Struff in a grueling five-setter.
Paul, who reached the fourth round here in 2022 and 2023, is seen as one of the dark horses of this year’s draw. With his blend of athleticism, heavy forehand, and comfort on faster surfaces, grass suits his game well — especially in early rounds.
Ofner, meanwhile, is looking to continue his strong comeback from injury and prove he can still hang with top-tier players on the sport’s biggest stages.
Paul vs. Ofner Head-to-Head
This will be the first career meeting between Paul and Ofner.
The American comes in with a 2025 season record of 25–12, including a semifinal run in Miami and a quarterfinal at Queen’s Club. He breezed through his first-round Wimbledon match in straight sets.
Ofner, playing under a protected ranking due to injury, has had limited match play this year. But his five-set win over Struff showed both grit and late-match endurance.
While his grass-court résumé isn’t deep, he has previously made the third round at Roland Garros and has a powerful baseline game when in rhythm.
What to Watch
First-strike tennis: Both players will look to control rallies early, especially on serve.
Ofner’s backhand: If he can hold up against Paul’s aggressive forehand, this could get interesting.
Paul’s movement: His footspeed and court coverage could expose Ofner if the Austrian’s rhythm falters.
Prediction
Paul in straight sets. He’s healthy, confident, and playing on a surface that suits his strengths.
If he stays sharp on serve, he should have the tools to keep Ofner at bay.
How to Watch Paul vs. Ofner
The Tommy Paul–Sebastian Ofner match is now scheduled to start at 11:25 AM Eastern on No. 3 Court — pending the completion of Dimitrov-Moutet. The game will air live on ESPN as part of its whip-around coverage. A dedicated stream for the match is available to ESPN+ subscribers.
Tommy Paul (13) vs. Sebastian Ofner [PR]
Time: 11:25 AM Eastern
Court: No. 3 Court
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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