Lisicki ends Serena's reign as Wimbledon queen
Sabine Lisicki ended Serena Williams' reign as Wimbledon champion as
the German 23rd seed clinched a stunning 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 victory over the
world number one in the fourth round on Monday.
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Germanys Sabine Lisicki celebrates during her fourth round
womens singles match against US player Serena Williams at
the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July
1, 2013. Lisicki won 6-2, 1-6, 6-4. AFP |
Lisicki, who plays Estonia's Kaia Kanepi for a place in the last
four, has an impressive Wimbledon record, reaching the quarter-finals
three times and the last four in 2011, but this incredible upset on
Centre Court was by far her greatest achievement at the All England
Club.
The 23-year-old has failed to make it past the fourth round in 16
Grand Slam appearances outside Wimbledon, but she comes alive on the
grass-courts and has now beaten the reigning French Open champion in
each of her last four visits to south-west London.
"I'm still shaking, I'm so happy", said Lisicki, breaking into tears.
"Serena played a fantastic match. She's such a tough opponent and
it's just an amazing feeling to win.
"The crowd was so amazing. I love this court so much, it's such a
special place for me." A shell-shocked Serena added: "I didn't play the
big points well enough. I didn't do what I do best. I think I had a
little hesitation and that explains it.
AFP
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