Tennis: Siegemund celebrates Wimbledon Coup – Struff against Alcaraz out

Laura Siegemund celebrated her Wimbledon Sensation, Jan-Lennard Struff was able to look forward to at least about the appreciative applause from Carlos Alcaraz to say goodbye to the legendary Center Court. After the highlight games of the two veterans, victory is surprisingly as the last remaining German tennis professional at the classic lawn in the round of 16.

The double specialist defeated the Australian Open winner Madison Keys from the USA in the third round with a tactical masterpiece with 6: 3, 6: 3.

Struff, on the other hand, had to admit defeat to the tournament carlos Carlos Alcaraz from Spain, but lasted 1: 6, 6: 3, 3: 6, 4: 6 against the defending champion for a long time. In the crucial moments, however, Alcaraz prevailed with his extra class. “He played and returned very well. His game goes very well with the lawn, he has a strong serve,” the second in the world ranking praised his opponent in an interview on the pitch.

Siegemund in the round of 16 with good chances

Siegemund annoyed the favorite world ranking keys with their variable game and numerous stop balls. After the triumph, she hugged her friend and coach Antonio Zucca after the triumph. “I’m really happy. It wasn’t easy, it was really windy,” said Siegemund, who only briefly trembled towards the end of the game. “If you don’t show nerves at that moment, you are probably dead. It is a chance, there is no pressure for me. I tried to remember that I just play for myself. I don’t have to prove anything anymore.”

In the round of the best 16, the world ranking 104. Now calculate good chances against Solana Sierra. The Argentinian had actually already failed in qualification, but moved into the main field as a Lucky Loserin. For victory, it was the second victory over a set player after the two-round success of the Canadian Leylah Fernandez.

Prize money of almost a quarter of a million in British pounds

As the last remaining German tennis player, she also secured £ 240,000 (278,000 euros). At 37 she is the oldest player in the round of 16. The sixth player in the history of profit tennis that this has achieved in Wimbledon at this age is the victory. There are only the very big ones on this list: Billie Jean King, Virginia Wade, Martina Navratilova, Venus and Serena Williams.

Struff as the last German male player out

In contrast, Struff, as the last remaining German male tennis professional, missed his first Wimbledon round of 16, Alexander Zverev had already failed in the first round. After a clearly lost opening set, the Sauerland fought back into the game and was able to look forward to a passage on the Center Court. In 2018 he challenged the record winner Roger Federer from Switzerland and lost smoothly.

Struff stayed in the game and always brought the favorite into trouble with strong returns. After 2:25 hours, however, Alcaraz was allowed to cheer.

Siegemund with tactics by Maria

Unlike Alcaraz, who repeatedly affected phases of weak, victory and victory remained almost constant. With a constant change of pace, interspersed short balls and blocked returns, she brought her opponent out of rhythm. She looked out part of the tactic from Tatjana Maria, who conquered keys on the way to the tournament victory at the preparation tournament of Queen’s. “I learned from the Tadde,” said Siegemund at Prime Video. “Then she snapped what it takes, that hurts.”

Favorite opponent annoyed

With the recipe, Siegemund got the first break of the game to 2-1 and could not be released from his own loss of service. Keys seemed more and more unnerves, made slight mistakes. After 48 minutes, a ball of the player in number six sailed online, with a loud “come on” she celebrated the set win.

At the beginning of the second round, a break received a break – but was again unimpressed. She won four games in a row and had three match balls in a row at 5: 2. Keys reared up again, but after 93 minutes, victory and was allowed to cheer.

Three Grand Slam titles won

Siegemund actually specializes in Grand Slams for doubles and mixed, but also stays in the world rankings in the world rankings with 37 in places around the top 100 and has thus guaranteed a place in individual. In doubles, she and her partner Beatriz Haddad Maia from Brazil moved into the second round after a three-set victory.

“It’s already heavy,” she said to her workload with three competitions in Wimbledon. “It is quite good to rock doubles and mixed on the side. If you are in the singles, it will be a lot. But I also didn’t have expected that I am still in the singles. I would be happy to take it with me.” So far, she has celebrated three title gains in Grand Slam tournaments, one in doubles, two in mixed.