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Teen Tennis Star's Meteoric Rise to French Open
24 May
Summary
- Eighteen-year-old Lilli Tagger makes her French Open main draw debut.
- Tagger secured her spot after cracking the Top 100 in April.
- She previously won the girls' singles title last year without dropping a set.
Austrian tennis player Lilli Tagger is experiencing a whirlwind transition at Roland Garros. Just twelve months after triumphing in the girls' singles event without losing a set, the 18-year-old has now advanced to the main draw of the women's tournament. Tagger secured her place through her own performance, having entered the Top 100 rankings in April. Reflecting on her swift rise, Tagger described the experience as surreal and unexpected. She acknowledged the hard work that led to this rapid progression. Tagger looks forward to embracing the opportunity of her first Grand Slam main-draw appearance. The former junior champion's impressive leap highlights her potential on the professional circuit.
