Philipp Kohlschreiber: Mentor to Rising Star Justin Engel
Kohlschreiber Imparts Experience to Powerhouse Protégé Engel on ATP Tour
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Former Top 20 player Philipp Kohlschreiber has embarked on a coaching journey with 17-year-old Justin Engel, a promising talent on the ATP Tour. Since partnering last October, Engel has marked his presence by becoming the second-youngest player to win tour-level matches on all three surfaces, a feat preceded only by his idol, Rafael Nadal. Kohlschreiber praises Engel's determination and work ethic, highlighting the balance he provides in guiding the young prodigy. Engel, who has claimed three victories at ATP Tour events in Germany, is set to achieve a career-high No. 219 in the ATP Rankings. His upcoming participation in the Mallorca Championships as a wild card will be a testament to his growing prowess, with Kohlschreiber by his side.
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Kohlschreiber's transition from ATP contender to coach is shaping up to be a masterstroke with Engel's rapid development. The synergy between Kohlschreiber's tactical acumen and Engel's raw power is creating a formidable player-coach duo that could shake up the ATP rankings. Engel's upcoming match in Mallorca is an opportunity to gauge the effectiveness of Kohlschreiber's mentorship on the young star's ascension.
