Joel Schwaerzler
Joel Schwaerzler
Joel Schwaerzler
Joel Schwaerzler
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    • Speaks German, English and Afrikaans.
    • Born in Sandton, South Africa.
    • Parents are Matthias Schwärzler and Ilse Schwärzler. Brother is Julian Schwärzler. His father played tennis, his brother is a tennis coach with his own academy.
    • First lesson came at the age of seven in Austria. Began playing because his father played, so he wanted to as well.
    • Left home aged 15 to practise with former Top 10 star Jurgen Melzer in Vienna.
    • Became junior World No. 1 in January 2024.
    • Inspired by Rafael Nadal. His tennis idols were Nadal and Fernando Verdasco.
    • Favourite shot is backhand and surface is clay. Favourite tournament is Roland Garros and city on Tour is Melbourne.
    • Outside of tennis, sports he likes include golf and cricket. Calls golf his secret talent. Favourite sports team is FC Barcelona.
    • Favourite movie is The Wolf of Wall Street and TV show is Two and a Half Men. Favourite actor is Adam Sandler, musician is Drake and superhero is Batman.

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