Sports, sports, sports
Kopp’s introduction to tennis was rather unremarkable.
“My parents’ house is about 30 meters from a tennis court,” recalls the Kramsach native. “I followed in the footsteps of my sister, who is two years older.”
He picked up a racquet for the first time around age seven or eight, but a professional career wasn’t originally part of the plan. As a kid, Kopp tried a variety of sports before ultimately choosing tennis. To this day, he remains a sports fan at heart.
“I enjoy watching golf, skiing, and football,” he says. The passionate FC Bayern München supporter laughs: “I’m subscribed to all the streaming services.”
Fighter on Court
Kopp describes his playing style as aggressive and full of grit: “I have a strong serve and like to hit with kick. I try to get into rallies and fight for every point, even in long exchanges. The ideal point ends at the net.”
Still, he knows consistency is an area he needs to improve:
I have to bring my performance level day in and day out. That’s something I continue to work hard on.
While he once favored clay, his perspective has shifted.
“The surface doesn’t matter as much anymore,” he says. “At my base in Seefeld, we recently got new hard courts—that helped me a lot.”
What matters most now: playing outdoors. “I feel less comfortable indoors.”
