VIDEO | Marion Viertler: The completely different mega-talent

The parallels are obvious: Marion Viertler and Jannik Sinner are both 18 years old, both come from South Tyrol and both are considered high-flyers in the tennis scene. But that's it for the similarities. Because while Sinner has arrived in the top 100 in the world, Viertler (number 824) is only just working his way there. In other respects, the woman from Vinschger differs from the rest of the tennis world: her parents were both religious teachers and had little to do with this sport; She has so far turned down all offers from renowned tennis schools and says to Instagram and Co. “I don’t have to have that”. She has only been using WhatsApp since her first tournament victory last winter. Here we provide a portrait of an athlete who lives completely outside the mainstream - and yet could soon cause an international sensation.

July 05, 2020

From: fop