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**German Tennis Star Laura Siegemund Shines at Wimbledon 2025**
Laura Siegemund, the 37-year-old German professional tennis player, has made history at this year's Wimbledon tournament. Born on March 4, 1988, Siegemund has been a steady force in the world of tennis, with a career marked by notable achievements in both singles and doubles.
**Career Highlights**
Siegemund turned professional in 2006 and spent several years honing her skills on the ITF Circuit and the WTA Tour. Her breakthrough came in 2015, when she made her top 100 debut and competed in her first major at Wimbledon.
In the singles arena, Siegemund has won two WTA titles, at the 2016 Swedish Open and the 2017 Stuttgart Open. Her best Grand Slam result in singles was reaching the quarterfinals at the 2020 French Open. At Wimbledon 2025, she became the sixth-oldest Grand Slam women's singles quarter-finalist, achieving this feat without dropping a set.
Siegemund's doubles career has been equally impressive. She has won three Grand Slam titles, two in mixed doubles (2016 US Open and 2024 French Open) and one in women's doubles (2020 US Open). She has reached a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 4 and won fourteen doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including the 2023 WTA Finals and the 2022 Miami Open.
**Recent Performance**
Siegemund's recent performance at Wimbledon 2025 highlights her enduring competitive spirit and skill in the sport. This is only the second time she has reached the quarter-finals in a Grand Slam singles event.
The match between Siegemund and Solana Sierra from Argentina was delayed due to thunder and rain, with play resuming 77 minutes later. Siegemund secured the crucial break to lead 4:3 in the first set, winning the set after 48 minutes due to Sierra's 21 unforced errors.
The second set was tense and error-strewn, with both players feeling the pressure of the occasion. Siegemund started the set strongly, leading 3:0 before Sierra fought back. However, Siegemund held her nerve and won the set 6:2, securing her place in the quarter-finals.
Siegemund's coach, Rainer Schuettler, praised her performance, describing it as "incredibly played, mixed with slice, topspin, stop, she didn't give her opponent any rhythm, sensational and perfect."
Siegemund will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals. If she manages to secure another win, she will undoubtedly make more history in the world of tennis.
For her Wimbledon performance, Siegemund will take home a prize of £400,000 (€464,000). If Sierra had won, she would have been the first 'lucky loser' in the history of professional women's tennis to reach the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam.
Siegemund is the oldest remaining player at Wimbledon and has become the oldest player in the history of professional tennis to reach her first Wimbledon quarter-final. Her resilience and determination on the court are a testament to her love for the game and her unwavering dedication.
[1] https://www.wtatennis.com/news/wta-finals-singles-laura-siegemund-wins-miami-open-title-2022 [2] https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/57319815 [3] https://www.wtatennis.com/news/siegemund-reaches-quarter-finals-at-wimbledon-2025
In the world of sports, 37-year-old tennis player Laura Siegemund demonstrated her prowess at Wimbledon 2025, securing her spot as the sixth-oldest Grand Slam women's singles quarter-finalist. Amidst her impressive career highlights, this milestone underlines her enduring passion for tennis, marked by a successful combination of singles and doubles victories.
