The main draw of the LADIES OPEN Amstetten got underway on Monday (July 20 2026). Austrian wildcard Ava Schüller was the first home player in action before the final qualifying matches were completed. Two major upsets and the longest match of the tournament so far highlighted an eventful day.
Schüller Falls to Wimbledon Quarterfinalist Ava Schüller became the first Austrian to compete in the main draw. The 20-year-old from Klosterneuburg faced sixth seed Anna Sisková of the Czech Republic, who reached the Wimbledon doubles quarterfinals just two weeks ago.
Schüller made a fearless start by breaking serve in the opening game. However, Sisková quickly found her rhythm, took control with her variety and consistency, and eventually claimed a 6-2, 6-0 victory. Despite the defeat, the match marked a valuable experience for Schüller at the biggest tournament of her career so far.
Upsets in Qualifying
Before the main draw began, the remaining qualifying spots were decided. The biggest surprise came in the opening match on Centre Court, where top seed Aneta Laboutková of the Czech Republic lost 7-5, 6-2 to Poland’s Zuzanna Bednarz, missing out on a place in the main draw.
Another upset followed as fourth seed Lucie Petruželová was defeated by Slovakia’s Kali Supová, who also secured a spot in the main draw.
3-Hour, 16-Minute Marathon
The final qualifying match of the tournament produced the highlight of the day. Ivana Sebestová and Laura Svatiková battled for 3 hours and 16 minutes, making it the longest match of this year’s tournament so far.
Two of the three sets were decided in tiebreaks before Svatiková finally booked the last remaining place in the main draw.
Austrian Action Continues on Tuesday
Several Austrians will be in action on Tuesday (July 20 2026). The standout home clash features top seed Julia Grabher against wildcard Ekaterina Perelygina. Arabella Koller also faces a tough challenge against second seed Teodora Kostović of Serbia.
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Fonte: ITW W100 Amstetten Media Relations