Jil Teichmann e la sua incredibile storia: "Non ho toccato la racchetta per mesi"

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Jil Teichmann continues to be one of the main stories of Roland Garros 2026. The current world number 170 made it to the round of 16 after a spectacular comeback against Muchova, confirming the sporting resurgence of a player who just a few months ago decided to distance herself completely from tennis.

After the match, Jil Teichmann delved into the complicated process she went through in recent years, marked by physical problems, psychological exhaustion, changes in her team, and personal situations that led her to a breaking point. The Swiss player explained why she decided to stop when she was still within the top 100, how her life was during the months away from the circuit, and how she has regained her enthusiasm to compete and once again position herself among the protagonists of the Parisian tournament.

Jil Teichmann tells the personal story 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. A lot has happened since then. I started having some issues with my body, and then with my mind as well. This is a very intense job, and I had been doing it non-stop since I was 14."

"Until then, I had been very lucky with injuries. I hardly had any major physical problems and I could practically play the entire season every year. But things happen in any career, on and off the court. There were many changes within my team, and important things also happened in my personal life. There came a point where everything accumulated and became too difficult to manage."

The decision to step away completely from tennis

"That's why last September, even though I was still in the top 100, I decided to take a break. 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 whole 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 scratch. That's exactly what I did starting in January. We practically started from zero, 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 racquet. It wasn't easy at first 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 really listened to what I felt inside me, I understood that 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 practically my entire team is Argentinean. There, I took the opportunity to do a small preseason during the southern summer. The most important thing was to be back with my family, friends, and recharge my batteries."

Tennis brings her happiness once again

"I'm enjoying it very much. 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 settings and play important matches. Besides, 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 that the score didn't reflect what was happening. I had many opportunities, and it could have easily been 4-3 or even 5-2."

"When she called for medical assistance, I spoke with my coach and simply thought I would try to make it difficult for her. I told myself: 'I'm going to make her close the match'. Then the new balls arrived, and I kept fighting. At no moment 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 will prepare for it like any other match. She's a top-10 player and a great competitor. I will watch videos, analyze her game a bit, and work with my team to find solutions."

"Truth is, I haven't followed her much because during much of her rise I was away from the circuit. It will be a very tough match, but also very interesting. We both come 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 sporting 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 pause, step away from the courts, and start anew. Months later, she finds herself back among the best at the Paris tournament, confirming that her difficult decision was probably the most important of her career.

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