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Siegemund Becomes Oldest First-Time Wimbledon Quarterfinalist, Set to Face Sabalenka

She withdrew from doubles; mixed events were abandoned to allow her to focus fully on her singles quarterfinal against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

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Overview

  • Prior to this week, the 37-year-old had never advanced beyond the second round at Wimbledon and had only one previous Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
  • She defeated Solana Sierra 6–3, 6–2 in the round of 16, holding her composure through two rain interruptions without dropping a set.
  • Her coach and partner Antonio Zucca described their surge to the last eight as unexpected and urged her to enjoy the moment.
  • She will challenge world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinal after Sabalenka warned that Siegemund’s grass-court style can be difficult to handle.
  • Her run into the last eight guarantees £400,000 in prize money and a lifetime invitation to Wimbledon events.