Lilli Tagger
Definition
Lilli Tagger (born February 17, 2008) is an Austrian professional tennis player known for her right-handed game with a one-handed backhand.
She has achieved a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 97 (April 2026) and No. 109 as of March 2026, with notable upsets including victories over Paula Badosa and Liudmila Samsonova.
Tagger won the 2025 Junior French Open, reached her first WTA Tour final at the 2025 Jiangxi Open, and has secured three ITF singles titles.
Examples
Lilli Tagger's backhand sliced through the court like a hot knife through butter, leaving her opponent wondering what hit her.
In a plot twist worthy of a tennis thriller, Lilli Tagger taggered Paula Badosa off the court in straight sets at Linz.
At 18, Lilli Tagger is serving up career highs faster than a 130-mph ace, making the WTA tour her personal playground.
Forget fairy tales – Lilli Tagger's rise from ITF circuits to WTA 1000 second rounds is the real blockbuster smash.