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Laura Siegemund Reaches First Wimbledon Singles Quarterfinal at 37

Her unbroken set record through two rain delays earned her a place in Wimbledon’s Last-8 Club

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Laura Siegemund hat sich längst auch in die Herzen der englischen Fans gespielt.
Laura Siegemund jubelt nach einem Punkt in Wimbledon
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Overview

  • Laura Siegemund defeated Solana Sierra 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round after two rain interruptions to secure her maiden Wimbledon singles quarterfinal berth.
  • She has won all four of her matches at Wimbledon without dropping a set, demonstrating remarkable consistency on grass.
  • Advancing to the last eight awards her £400,000 in prize money, lifetime entry to the All England Club’s Last-8 Club and a projected rise of about 50 ranking places.
  • In the quarterfinal she will face the winner of the match between world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Elise Mertens for a spot in the semifinals.
  • Before this run, Siegemund’s only Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance came at Roland Garros in 2020, highlighting her late-career resurgence.