Monique Viele

The child prodigy who had everything to succeed but ended up without winning a professional match. Source: Getty
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She was a star at 9 years old and retired from tennis without winning a professional match

Fernando Murciego - 27 Aug 2026 | 11:00

The story of Monique Viele is one that all parents should read. It's an example of how a girl who seemed to have all the tools to succeed ended up leaving tennis quietly and through the back door.