Two Viennese women in the final: Mavie Österreicher wins the "Young Ladies Wildcard Challenge" for the second time

Tournament director Sandra Reichel and ÖTV sports coordinator Marion Maruska were very impressed by the standard of the final. Mavie Österreicher's victory was not as clear-cut as one would expect from the results. Despite a slight injury to her right hand, the very young Tamara Kostic, whose parents come from Serbia, presented herself as a player who can be expected to have a successful career: dynamic, quick on her feet, very focussed on tennis, which she already plays professionally. Her style of play is reminiscent of Simona Halep, whom she also regards as a great role model.

Since her triumph in 2018, Mavie Österreicher has matured both academically and as a player. She has made the most of the lockdown, successfully completed her A-levels and started studying law. The 19-year-old has a long ordeal behind her with two cruciate ligament ruptures, so her joy at winning the wildcard challenge again is all the greater. When asked about her role model, left-hander Mavie Österreicher spontaneously answers "Tsitsipas." And the female tennis stars? "Osaka, because I like her style of play." 

"The Young Ladies Wildcard Challenge is a very important event for us because we want to offer local talents a platform to present themselves at national and international level," said tournament director Sandra Reichel, who predicted a successful career for both finalists and wished them "all the best on your way".

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