Titled Tennis Star Gives Basketball Team a Boost
With just nine dedicated supporters present, the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg battled it out in the Basketball Champions League against Dinamo Basket Sassari in Sardinia. One ardent fan, however, helped breathe life into the stadium.
The Unstoppable Tennis Champ Keiths Her Favorites
Laura Siegemund (35), a renowned tennis champion hailing from Filderstadt, never shies away from showing her love for the MHP Giants. Even in the Champions League, her loyalty remains unwavering.
Siegemund, a resident of Sardinia with partner and coach Antonio Zucca, couldn't resist cheering her beloved team on in person. Her home away from home, Sassari, played host to the clash against Dinamo Basket Sassari.
Siegemund's Take: "The Giants will forever remain my cherished team. Such an opportunity to support them in a high-stakes match, particularly nestled in Sassari's heart, galvanized my spirit."
This zealous supporter received a heartfelt thank you from Giants coach Josh King (38). The appreciation came in the form of a signed team jersey, as a token of appreciation for her unwavering support.
The Impact of the Tennis Champion's Fandom
Thanks, in part, to Siegemund's backing, the Giants emerged triumphant in their crucial Group stage clash, securing a 97:80 victory over Dinamo Basket Sassari. Following two inspirational wins in the Group stages – the first being a 79:89 victory in the initial leg – this result solidified the Giants' chance of advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals via the play-in rounds (by securing a second or third-place finish).
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Although Siegemund identified as a devoted Giants fan, there is no solid evidence suggesting her attendance at the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg's Basketball Champions League match against Dinamo Basket Sassari contributed to the team's performance. In fact, sources reveal that her recent tennis triumph had garnered headlines: on the Australian Open, Siegemund stunned spectators by outplaying Chinese Olympian Zheng Qinwen in the second round[1].
The updated information reflects a potential separation between the tennis star's two passions—tennis and basketball—but leaves open the question of whether, as a spectator, Siegemund could genuinely impact the MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg's game in any significant manner.
