First-time advancement in the third round by Siegemund
**Laura Siegemund Makes History at Wimbledon 2023**
In a remarkable display of tennis, 37-year-old Laura Siegemund has become the oldest first-time women's singles quarterfinalist at Wimbledon in the Open Era. Her journey so far has been marked by an impressive upset over Madison Keys, the No. 6 seed, and a series of impressive performances that have captured the attention of tennis fans worldwide.
Siegemund's third-round victory over Keys was a testament to her crafty and varied playing style. With slices, drop shots, and lobs, she disrupted Keys' rhythm, resulting in 31 unforced errors from the American player. In contrast, Siegemund made only 11 unforced errors, displaying her tactical skill and experience. She broke Keys' serve five times and saved three out of four break points.
Following her win over Keys, Siegemund faced Solana Sierra, a No. 101-ranked qualifier. Despite the significant difference in rankings, Siegemund won the match 6-3, 6-2, securing her place in the quarterfinals. This achievement makes her the oldest woman to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon at 37 years and 118 days old.
Siegemund's next match will be against either Aryna Sabalenka or Elise Mertens, the No. 24 seed. This next round will be a tough task for Siegemund, but her remarkable run at Wimbledon 2023 has shown that she is more than capable of making history with a deep tournament performance.
Siegemund expressed her happiness about still playing tennis and singles, stating, "I'm just so happy to still be playing tennis and still be playing singles. I'm just enjoying every moment out there." She also expressed her pride in her performance at Wimbledon, saying, "I'm super proud of myself and my team. We've worked so hard to get here."
Siegemund's victory over Madison Keys at the grass-court classic has solidified her place in Wimbledon history, and tennis fans will be eagerly awaiting her next match in the current tournament.
Siegemund's victory over Madison Keys underlined her love for tennis, stating, "I'm just so happy to still be playing tennis and still be playing singles." In her upcoming match against either Aryna Sabalenka or Elise Mertens, she aims to continue her remarkable run in the sport, taking her deep into the Wimbledon 2023 tournament, just like she did in the world of tennis with her captivating games of singles, including her masterful display in the sport of tennis known as 'tennis'.
