Jil Teichmann and her incredible story: "I didn't touch the racket for months"

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Jil Teichmann continues to be one of the standout stories of Roland Garros 2026. The current world number 170 reached the round of 16 after completing a spectacular comeback against Muchova, confirming the sporting revival of a player who just a few months ago decided to step away from tennis entirely.

After the match, Jil Teichmann delved into the challenging process she went through in recent years, marked by physical issues, mental fatigue, changes in her team, and personal situations that led her to a breaking point. The Swiss player explained why she chose to take a break while still ranked within the top 100, how her life was during the months away from the tour, and how she has rediscovered the excitement to compete and once again become a contender at the Parisian tournament.

Jil Teichmann shares her personal journey behind her success at Roland Garros 2026

The four years that changed her career

"It's hard to summarize four years. At that time, I was playing some of the best tennis of my career, I was 23 or 24 years old, and now I'm 28. Since then, many things happened. I started having some issues with my body and later with my mind. This is very intense work, and I had been doing it non-stop since I was 14."

"Up to that point, I had been very lucky with injuries. I hardly had major physical problems and could play almost the entire season every year. But things happen in any career on and off the court. There were many changes in my team and also significant events in my personal life. It reached a point where everything piled up and became too difficult to manage."

The decision to step away completely from tennis

"That's why last September I decided to take a break, even though I was still within the top 100. I needed it. I love tennis and enjoy playing a lot, but I felt I was heading down a path that was no longer healthy for me."

"My entire team agreed with the decision. We felt that if I wanted to keep playing for many more years, I needed to stop, go back to the beginning, and rebuild everything from the ground up. That's exactly what I did starting in January. We practically started from scratch, working very hard and taking the necessary time to do it right."

A complete break to rediscover herself

"Yes, it was a complete break. I didn't touch a racket. At first, it wasn't easy because that voice always appears telling you that you're still in the top 100 and maybe you shouldn't stop. There were many moments of doubt and contradiction."

"But when I truly listened to what I felt inside me, I understood it was exactly what I needed. I traveled a lot, spent time with my family in Switzerland, went skiing, surfing, visited a childhood friend in Berlin, and also traveled to Argentina because nearly all my team is Argentine. There, I took the opportunity to have a small preseason during the Southern Hemisphere summer. The most important thing was being back with my family, friends, and recharging my batteries."

Tennis is making her happy again

"I'm enjoying it a lot. I'm a very emotional player and I love competing in big stadiums, feeling the energy of the crowd, and experiencing these kinds of moments."

"That's part of who I am. That's why I play tennis, to be in such environments and play important matches. Also, I'm in Paris, a very accessible city for my friends and many people from Switzerland, so I'm feeling a lot of support these days."

The comeback that reflects her new mental state

"I was 5-1 down in the second set, but honestly, I felt the score didn't reflect what was happening. I had many opportunities, and it could easily have been 4-3 or even 5-2."

"When she called for a medical timeout, I spoke with my coach and simply thought I was going to make it tough for her. I told myself, 'I will make her close out the match.' Then the new balls came, and I kept fighting. At no point did I think I would win six games in a row. I was just trying to stay in the present, follow the game plan, and play point by point. In the end, it worked perfectly."

The challenge awaiting her against Mirra Andreeva

"I'll prepare for it like any other match. She's a top-10 player and a great competitor. I'll watch videos, study her game a bit, and work with my team to find solutions."

"Honestly, I haven't followed her much because during a good part of her rise, I was away from the tour. It will be a very tough match, but also very interesting. Both of us arrive with three wins here, and I'm ready to compete."

The presence of Jil Teichmann in the Roland Garros 2026 round of 16 is much more than a sports surprise. After admitting that tennis had led her to a physical and emotional situation that was no longer healthy, the Swiss player had the courage to stop, step away from the courts, and start anew. Months later, she finds herself back among the best at the Parisian tournament, confirming that tough decision was probably the most important of her career.

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