Rising Tennis Star Justin Engel bolsters coaching Team wiht Proven Veterans
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A promising new chapter unfolds for German tennis talent Justin Engel as the 18-year-old adds a second coach to his team, alongside ulf Fischer, signaling a serious push toward the professional ranks. The move comes shortly after Engel parted ways with former pro Philipp Kohlschreiber in mid-December.
Engel,currently ranked 184th in the world,is clearly prioritizing a thorough support system as he aims for rapid advancement. This strategic restructuring of his tennis life is geared towards direct entry into the main draw of Grand Slam tournaments by 2027.
A Proven Track Record: Introducing Dieter Kindlmann
joining Fischer in mentoring Engel will be Dieter Kindlmann,a 43-year-old coach with an extraordinary pedigree. While Kindlmann reached a career-high ranking of 130 as a player, his post-playing career has been marked by significant success in player development. He is widely respected within the tennis community for his expertise.
Kindlmann’s resume boasts collaborations with some of the sport’s biggest names, including a period as a constant training partner for five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova, and coaching roles with current world number one Aryna sabalenka and former world number one Angelique Kerber. Most recently, he worked with Swiss player Dominic Stricker, whose progress was unfortunately hampered by injuries.
A photograph from 2014 shows Dieter Kindlmann with maria Sharapova after her French Open victory. [getty Images]
“A Perfect Fit”: Engel and Kindlmann Express Enthusiasm
Engel expressed his excitement about the new partnership,stating,”Cool,that Didi [Kindlmann] is strengthening my team. We had a training week at the Tennis-Base in Oberhaching before christmas. After that,it was clear to me that this would be a really good fit.”
Kindlmann echoed this sentiment, noting, “Justin Engel is one of the most interesting and best youth tennis players in the world. I am very happy to be part of the team. In addition to my coaching work on the ATP and WTA Tour, it has always been a matter of the heart for me to bring talent forward during my time as a coach at Swiss-Tennis.”
Strategic training Locations and Enterprising Goals
kindlmann will continue to reside in Switzerland,traveling to train Engel at various European training centers based on the tournament schedule.Engel himself has recently relocated to Monaco, where he will train alongside Fischer at the same tennis club as Alexander Zverev.
Engel has set an ambitious, yet resolute goal: to break into the top 100 by the end of the year. Despite a recent first-round qualifying loss at the Australian Open in melbourne, Engel remains focused on rapid advancement.
Fischer is confident in the new team dynamic, stating, “I am looking forward to accompanying Justin Engel on his path as a coach together with dieter. I have known Didi as his youth, so for a very, very long time. He will help us enormously with his expertise.”
This new coaching structure represents a significant investment
