Wimbledon: “Routine Tier” with strangeness: Siegemund’s tennis fairy tale

Laura Siegmund did not want to leave any euphoria in the middle of her tennis fairy tale. Before the biggest game of her long career in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon, the 37-year-old was looking forward to studying video from the top favorite Aryna Sabalenka instead of thinking of a party.

“I’m a routine animal, I don’t feel like getting in a celebration mood,” she said. “I’m trying not to be too enthusiastic, I can still do that after the tournament. But now I have a job to do it, and it is not enough.”

Sabalenka fears Siegemund style: “It’s annoying”

This job now leads to the duel with the world rankings on Tuesday. And the Belarusin is warned – also because the Schwäbin is feared on the tour. “Your playing style can be very tricky, especially on grass. It is annoying,” said Sabalenka. “I can’t rush it and be frustrated by their game.”

But how can the sensation be explained that victory and the oldest player in Wimbledon story made it under the top eight for the first time? Previously, she had reached the second round at the classic lawn. “She has already won the tournament by standing in the quarter-finals,” her friend and coach Antonio Zucca proudly told the German Press Agency.

With an advanced tennis age, Siegemund has changed their game, acts more variable and powerful. In Wimbledon, the double specialist has so far presented a suitable tactical plan for every opponent, so the Australian Open winner Madison Keys from the USA also had numerous stops.

In addition, there is a lot of time between points, which in the past drove superstars like Coco Gauff to white glow. “I know that I have some controversial habits,” confessed the Buldated Schwäbin in Wimbledon. “I am very constant with my strangeness. I do this for myself and not against others, but that sometimes leads to confrontations.”

Women’s coach advises: “Go out, have fun”

This could also be a recipe against Sabalenka, which shows the most powerful strokes in the women, but does not always have a mentally consolidated effect. The three-time Grand Slam winner still lacks a final participation in Wimbledon. “I have the daring to take big names out,” announced Siegemund. “I don’t care who is on the other side in a respectful way.”

The only two meetings were six years ago, victory and lost in two sets. “She can play freely, she has nothing to lose, she plays incredibly well at the moment,” said the German women’s selection coach Rainer Schüttler, “Insofar as: go out, have fun.

Siegemund to trainer/friend relationship: “difficult story”

Siegemund only wants to “absorb and enjoy” this success after the tournament when it goes to Sardinia for a few days with her Italian friend for a few days. After her quarter -finals she spoke in detail about the special relationship.

“Everyone who works with their partner also knows that: This is a very difficult story, it is very difficult to find a balance. If things are going as bombable as it is just, there is not much where to tie up together,” she described the relationship. But there are also times when this cannot always be separated. “If things don’t go on the pitch, then carry it along and bring it into the relationship.”

At the moment it couldn’t go better. A recipe for success is also the relaxation near the facility of the All England Club, where victory in a family of London lives in a house. In addition to preparing for her next opponent, she was also looking forward to reading on her book on the terrace. “A thriller,” she said with a laugh. “It’s really exciting.” Just like your Wimbledon fairy tale.