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Sebastian Ofner eliminated in Cincinnati qualifying
Sebastian Ofner also loses in Cincinnati, bowing out early from the ATP tournament's qualifying rounds.
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Sebastian Ofner has lost in the first qualifying round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. The 30-year-old Austrian was defeated by Argentine Marco Trungelliti in a closely contested match with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(4). This defeat marks Ofner's fourth consecutive loss, following early exits in Bastad, Kitzbühel, and Montreal.
The latest defeat poses a challenge for Ofner, as he has been unable to stabilize his performance. Meanwhile, players Tagger and Kraus are vying for a spot in the main draw, and Potapova has received a bye.