In a stunning display of talent, 13-year-old Greek tennis prodigy Rafael Pagonis clinched the European Under-14 Championship title, defeating Dutch player Laurens Drijver in a thrilling final with a score of 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.
Pagonis, who earned his place in the final by overcoming Austria’s Moritz Freitag in the semifinals (7-6, 2-6, 6-1), secured an unofficial rematch for his Wimbledon final loss on July 13. His victory marks him as the youngest Greek European champion, a feat previously achieved by Michaela Laki in 2019.
The young star’s triumph solidifies his status as one of the brightest prospects in global tennis, with fans and analysts alike hailing his potential to dominate the sport in the years to come.
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