Three Germans participating at Wimbledon - still, there's optimism for success
Spinning the First Word
Golly, it's just bloody bloke's show at Wimbledon this year, mate! Only three German chaps have made it to the main draw – number one Alexander Zverev, Jan-Lennard Struff, and Daniel Altmaier, the lowest number since 1983. Y'know who didn't make it? Yannick Hanfmann and Maximilian Marterer.
Blast it, this ain't the pattern we've got used to in Germany, says tennis coach Michael Kohlmann. "It's not bloody satisfactory, and we don't need to discuss that," he said. But here's the thing, he added: "The signs are bloody impressive for the juniors. We're bloody hopin' to see different numbers in the comin' years."
In this global sport, it ain't just about the blokes from Germany anymore. Players from all over the world are competin' in the big tournaments.
Time for the young German stars to shine, eh?
Kohlmann's blood's up, though. He's hopin' for the juniors. In the junior competition at the French Open, two German talents, Niels McDonald (17) and Max Schönhaus (17), faced off in the final. Justin Engel (17) and Diego Dedura (17) have already made their mark on the ATP level this season.
"It's an absolutely bloody brilliant phase," said Kohlmann, his eyes sparklin' with anticipation: "These are the bloody positive highlights we've got. We're all incredibly motivated and determined to do whatever's necessary to help 'em catch up and maybe even go further."
To be honest, the search results didn't provide any definite comments from coaches about the juniors at Wimbledon 2021. But hey, that don't worry Kohlmann a bit! He's full of blood, sweat, and encouragement for the youngsters! (sid/vb)
Kohlmann is looking forward to the rising German stars shining in tennis, particularly the juniors. Despite the lack of German players in the main draw at Wimbledon 2021, he points to the impressive performances of young players like Niels McDonald, Max Schoënhaus, Justin Engel, and Diego Dedura in tournaments such as the French Open junior competition and the ATP level.
