Today I chat with the current world number 1 junior Joel Schwarzler. Joel is from Austria with a South African mother and is transitioning to the pro tour.

We chat about:

Early days playing tennis
Dislike of his parents watching his matches
Austrian inspirations
His coach, former pro Jurgen Melzer
Junior versus pro tour
His 1st ATP Point
Advice for other juniors

I hope you enjoy the chat

Fabio

This podcast is sponsored by ASICS. ASICS is a Japanese company founded in 1949 to give more people the opportunity to experience how sports and movement can have a positive impact on mental well-being.

To learn more about ASICS visit their website here: https://www.asics.com/nl/en-nl/sports/tennis/

Find us on Social Media:

Instagram: Instagram.com/FunctionalTennis

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@functionaltennis

YouTube: Functional Tennis Podcast

Joel Schwarzler, Current Boys World Number 1 Junior