Lilli Tagger ressuscite le revers à une main et enthousiasme le monde du tennis avec son titre à Prague

Lilli Tagger already boasts being a WTA champion. At just 18 years old, the Austrian rising star claimed the WTA 250 in Prague 2026 by defeating Daria Snigur in the final with a score of 7-6(3) and 6-3. This success confirms her rapid progression and allows her to break into the Top-50 as the youngest player currently among the top 50 in the world.

Tagger had been showing clear signs of her enormous potential, but what happened in Prague represents a qualitative leap. After overcoming Barbora Krejcikova in a grueling semifinal, the Austrian managed to handle the pressure of a final and defeat Snigur in two sets to claim her first professional title.

Lilli Tagger, a unique talent who is now 45th in the world

The most exciting thing is to see how her tennis continues to evolve. Tagger is increasing the power of her shots without giving up a natural variety that sets her apart from many players of her generation. She changes heights, directions, and effects with great ease and increasingly does so with greater consistency.

With her title in Prague, 18-year-old Lilli Tagger becomes:

- The youngest player in the WTA top 50
- The highest-ranked player with a one-handed backhand in the WTA rankings

Women's tennis has a new rising star! 🌟🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/USIJ8pt0aJ

— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 26, 2026

A special mention goes to her spectacular single-handed backhand. In a women's circuit where this shot has practically become an endangered species, the Austrian possesses a recognizable trait that adds beauty to her game and could significantly increase her charisma and media impact as she continues to grow.

The title also results in a huge leap in the rankings. Lilli Tagger is now ranked 45th in the world, entering for the first time into a territory that will allow her to access increasingly important tournaments.

At 18 years old, she still has countless aspects to develop, and it is important to manage expectations. But Prague leaves one certainty: Tagger is no longer just a promising junior showing potential. She is a WTA champion, in the Top-50, and is beginning to emerge as a potential star in women's tennis.