Lilli Tagger inspires in Paris: victory against number 3 of the juniors!

Lilli Tagger inspires in Paris: victory against number 3 of the juniors!

Paris, Frankreich - On June 2, 2025, 17-year-old Lilli Tagger from Lienz caused a sensation among the French Open juniors. In the first round she won against the Belgian Jeline Vandromme, which was set to number three, 6: 4, 6: 4. In a match that lasted 1 hour and 35 minutes, Tagger showed an impressive performance and thus prevailed against a player who is in the world rankings in 738, while Tagger himself is currently in 508th place.

The victory was not considered a surprise because Tagger had already beaten Vandromme. In the first sentence, she clearly dominated and secured it without any major problems. The second set was more dramatic, with a break and a rebreak before Tagger successfully finished the match. Her trainer Francesca Schiavone watched the game carefully and applauded after the victory.

Next opponent in sight

As part of this event, Thilo Behrmann was also mentioned, who also achieved a victory in the men's junior competition. Tagger shows that the young players from Tyrol play a strong role on the international tennis stage.

The French Open are a prestigious tournament and are among the four Grand Slam tournaments worldwide. In the list of junior winners, which includes top -class former champions such as Martina Hingis and Justine Henin, a large number of talented players are represented who dream all of them in the footsteps of these legends. Tagger hopes to continue your own way to success at this important event.

For current updates and results, the French championships are a must for tennis fans. The next few days will show whether Lilli Tagger can continue to cause a sensation and whether she can secure a place among the best juniors in the world.