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Siegemund Becomes Oldest First-Time Quarterfinalist at Wimbledon

Her 6-3, 6-2 win under two rain interruptions sets up a quarterfinal with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

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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

  • She overcame two rain interruptions to defeat Solana Sierra 6-3, 6-2 in the round of 16.
  • At 37, she became the oldest player in professional tennis history to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal.
  • As the last remaining German in the singles draw, she has secured £400,000 in prize money for her run.
  • A three-time Grand Slam doubles and mixed doubles champion, Siegemund had advanced to just one other major singles quarterfinal prior to this year.
  • She will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in her quarterfinal match.