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.