Tyrolean tennis hope: Lilli Tagger defeats third party at the French Open

Tyrolean tennis hope: Lilli Tagger defeats third party at the French Open

Bludenz, Österreich - On June 2, 2025, 17-year-old Lilli Tagger from Tyrol caused a sensation in the French Open junior competition. She prevailed confidently against the Belgian Jeline Vandromme, which was set to number three and won the match 6: 4, 6: 4 in a playing time of 1:35 hours. Even if Tagger is not set in the tournament, she ranks in front of Vandromme in the world rankings, which is reflected in her success. Tagger is currently number 508 in the world, while Vandromme takes the 738th place. In the next round, Tagger will meet 15-year-old Giulia Safina Popa from Romania.

The victory of Tagger in Paris is part of a number of impressive services. As early as 2021, the young Tyrolean won the Tennis Europe U14 tournament in Bludenz, where she defeated the Czech Vanessa Dobiasova 6: 3, 6-2 in the final game. This tournament was her first title at an international level. Tagger also showed its versatility by also successfully securing the title in the double competition and with partner Sydney Stark (VTV).

successful double and individual games

in the semi -finals of the double competition, Tagger and strongly prevailed against the Czech pairing Vanessa Dobiasova and Ela Zimanyi. The match ended 3: 6, 7: 5, 10: 5, while the final against the German duo Michelle Khomich and Isabella Krassnitzer was also won 6: 1, 6: 1. These successes show the great potential of Tagger in the tennis world.

Another sign of the lively tennis landscape in the region shows the tennolino cups that are held in the tennis district on the right bank of the Rhine. These mini tournaments offer young talents the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in different age groups. Association coach Ralph Lampe visited several clubs, including the TC Blau-Weiß Schladern and the RW Troisdorf to support the competitions.

growing interest in the youth area

The competition forms include Kleinfeld, Midcourt and Großfeld, supplemented by various motor exercises. Due to the great interest in the tournaments, waiting lists often have to be set up. Participants are awarded trophies, documents and material prizes for their services, which contributes to the motivation of the young talents. The events have already crowned an important place in the tennis youngsters and other cups are planned after the summer vacation.

With Lilli Tagger and the tennolino cups, the region shows that is enormous potential in tennis and how important it is to offer young athletes a platform for their development.