Wimbledon 2011: Lisicki sort Na Li !

Jeudi 23 Juin 2011, 20:40

Sensation sur le Centre Court où Sabine Lisicki vient de mettre fin au parcours de Na Li dans ce Wimbledon 2011. L'allemande a disposé de la récente lauréate de Roland Garros au terme d'un match magnifique de 2h11 et sur le score étriqué de 3/6, 6/4, 8/6. Elle était en pleur à l'issue de la partie.

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Wimbledon 2011: Lisicki, la belle histoire

Le 23/06/2011 à 20:36 | Mis à jour le 23/06/2011 à 21:39

Sabine Lisicki sauve deux balles de match pour écarter Li Na (n°3), jeudi, au 2e tour (3-6, 6-4, 8-6 en 2h11').

Un dernier coup droit de Li Na vient de s'envoler. Sabine Lisicki s'agenouille sur le court central de Wimbledon. Son sourire laisse rapidement place à des larmes de joie. Privée de tennis pendant six mois, en 2010, pour une grave blessure à la cheville gauche, l'Allemande profite à fond du moment. Il faut dire qu'elle a tout fait pour y goûter. Ses armes ? Un service surpuissant (17 aces), une frappe ultra-sèche des deux côtés et un mental d'acier. Menée 5-3, 15/40, elle sauve deux balles de match avec aplomb.

Si elle perd son engagement dans le onzième jeu sur une volée de coup droit liftée "toute faite" (5-6), elle maintient la pression sur la lauréate de Roland-Garros, qui commence à s'agacer, forcer et multiplier les fautes (20 au total). Sans oublier de se faire plaisir. Un débreak blanc (6-6), un jeu de service parfaitement maîtrisé (7-6) et Sabine Lisicki se procure à son tour deux premières occasions de conclure. Comme au 2e tour du dernier Roland-Garros face à Vera Zvonareva, où elle finit par s'incliner et quitter le court... sur une civière, malaise dû à l'effort et intolérance au gluten obligent. Si Li Na fait preuve d'un grand sang froid pour les écarter, la troisième balle de match lui sera fatale.

Titulaire d'une wild-card car toujours engagée à Birmingham au moment des qualifications - un tournoi qu'elle a d'ailleurs remporté -, l'actuelle 62e joueuse mondiale (22e à son meilleur, en août 2009) tire un trait sur ses mauvais souvenirs. Dans son clan, Nick Bollettieri, chez qui elle s'entraîne à Bradenton, sait aussi d'où elle revient. Pieds nus, chaussures à la main, Sabine Lisicki reçoit l'ovation du central. Un grand souffle de fraîcheur s'est emparé de Londres.

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Lisicki attend Bartoli

27/06 14h21

Sabine Lisicki a dominé Petra Cetkovska (7/6 6/1) en 8es de finale à Wimbledon.

Si Marion Bartoli parvient à se défaire de Serena Williams, elle sera opposée en quarts de finale de Wimbledon à Sabine Lisicki. L’Allemande s’est débarrassée ce lundi de la Tchèque Petra Cetkovska (7/6 6/1).

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Sabine Lisicki surprend Bartoli

28 juin 2011 à 17h05



L'Allemande Sabine Lisicki (WTA 62) est la première joueuse à s'être qualifiée pour les demi-finales des Internationaux de Grande-Bretagne de tennis, mardi sur le gazon de Wimbledon.

Lisicki a créé la surprise en éliminant en quarts de finale la 9e tête de série la Française Marion Bartoli (WTA 9) en trois sets: 6-4, 6-7 (4/7) et 6-1 après 2h21 de jeu. La Française, finaliste en 2007, avait éliminé la veille la tenante du titre l'Américaine Serena Williams.

Meilleure en début de rencontre, Lisicki remporta la première manche 6-4 et mena encore 5-4 dans le 2e set. Elle ne réussit pas alors à profiter de trois balles de match. Bartoli les sauva et arracha ensuite au jeu décisif (4/7) le droit de disputer une 3e manche.

Mais dans celle-ci, l'Allemande, qui s'est offert au 2e tour la Chinoise Li Na la lauréate de Roland Garros, a pris la mesure de Bartoli qui accusa le coup physiquement.

En demi-finales, Lisicki rencontrera jeudi la Russe Maria Sharapova (WTA 6) ou la Slovaque Dominika Cibulkova (WTA 24).

Agéé de 21 ans, Lisicki atteint sa première demi-finale dans une épreuve du Grand Chelem. Son meilleur résultat était jusqu'ici un quart de finale à Wimbledon en 2009. Son meilleur classement à la WTA est celle de 22e (le 3 août 2009).

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Wimbledon Lisicki: "Je n'arrive pas à y croire"

28/06/2011 - 17:51



Première Allemande à atteindre les demi-finales de Wimbledon depuis Steffi Graf, Sabine Lisicki, 62e joueuse mondiale, avait du mal à réaliser après sa victoire face à Marion Bartoli, mardi (6-4, 6-7 [4], 6-1). "Je ne sais pas quoi dire, lâchait ainsi l'Allemande devant les caméras de Canal+. Je n'arrive pas à y croire. J'étais très déçue envers moi-même après mon jeu à 5-4 en ma faveur au deuxième set, je n'ai pas joué comme si j'avais le match à aller chercher à ce moment-là. Je savais qu'il fallait que je me concentre à nouveau et que ça allait passer. Je ne peux pas expliquer ce que je ressens, ça a été tellement dur de revenir et c'est tellement incroyable de revenir comme ça, sur ce Centre Court que j'adore. C'est merveilleux. Je vais prendre match après match, j'ai fait du bon travail jusqu'ici." Blessée à l'épaule la saison passée, Lisicki a bénéficié d'une invitation pour disputer le tournoi.

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S. Lisicki - fourth round

S. Lisicki bt. P Cetkovska 7-6, 6-1

Monday, 27 June 2011

Q. What are your thoughts about the level of your game and the opportunity that you have ahead?

SABINE LISICKI: Um, well, I think I did a pretty good job today. You know, it's never easy to come off a huge win against Na Li on Centre Court and then to play on smaller courts. Still, for me, I take it as matches at Wimbledon and I still love it.

Yeah, I mean, I did what I had to do. I'm really looking forward to the next round.

Q. If it's Serena Williams in the next round, what do you take from the match that you played here against her two years ago, and how would you describe the challenge for you?

SABINE LISICKI: I've never played Serena before so it would be something new, but I'm obviously playing good tennis, serving very well. (Smiling.) She's playing good, too.

First she has to play now. You cannot look too far ahead. It's either Marion or Serena. We'll see at the end.

Q. What's your level of excitement to be this far at Wimbledon?

SABINE LISICKI: It's just amazing. Before I started the grass season, I didn't really know what to expect because I haven't played on grass in two years.

But I won the title in Birmingham, so I felt confident coming into Wimbledon. Here I am in the quarters once again, which is such an amazing feeling.

You know, especially after the injury, to get back to be in the quarters at such a special place like here, it's just the best thing that could happen.

Q. Shortly after that injury, would this have seemed possible to you?

SABINE LISICKI: You mean last year?

Q. Yeah.

SABINE LISICKI: Well, I knew I'm going to get back. I was very disciplined and really wanted to get back, so I was never in doubt. I just didn't know when it's going to come.

So I was really working hard and putting all the work into my training. I knew at some point it's going to pay off, and it's starting to do so.


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S. Lisicki - quarter-final

S. Lisicki bt. M. Bartoli 6-4, 6-7, 6-1

Monday, 27 June 2011

Q. That was a powerful performance. You must have felt like all the pieces came together today.

SABINE LISICKI: Yeah, it was definitely a really tough match against Marion. She really likes to play on grass and she plays well.

Yeah, but I really wanted to win, you know. I gave it all I had. I was fighting for each point. Didn't want to let it slip away.

Q. What were you feeling at the end of the second set? Did you feel like maybe you had missed your chance?

SABINE LISICKI: No. I was just, uhm, a little disappointed that I wasn't going for my shots. I started to get tentative. But, you know, there was no point where I said, No, I'm losing it or anything. I was going to fight, for sure, you know. There was nothing else that I was thinking of.

Q. Were you getting any problems from your leg or ankle? The TV mentioned it looked like you were tightening up a bit.

SABINE LISICKI: Yeah, I mean, I was getting a little bit tired, but, you know, it's been a tough match. You know, I fought till the end and finished it well.

Q. What did you tell yourself at the end of the second? You hit a rough patch. Are you thinking you really have to go after her aggressively? Did you expect her level to drop a little? She must have felt pretty elevated after winning the second.

SABINE LISICKI: No, I should she has saved match points in the previous rounds, I think in two matches. I knew I have to play well from start to finish.

So, uhm, you know, credit to her; she played very well on my match points. You know, but I felt comfortable out there. I knew, you know, I felt confident going into the third set, as well.

Q. You're the first German player in the semis since 1999. Any sense of national pride for you?

SABINE LISICKI: Uhm, yeah, Steffi was the last one, right?

Q. Yes.

SABINE LISICKI: So, you know, uhm, I was in the quarters once here two years ago. I didn't make it further. It just feels amazing to be in the semifinals, especially after all I went through.

I think it's also great for the German tennis, uhm, to have great girls. It's not only me, the other girls, as well. You know, I'm just happy and looking forward to the semis.

Q. Do you know Steffi?

SABINE LISICKI: Yes. I met her. I met her in Las Vegas, and Andre, as well. We went for dinner at their place. They're really nice people. That's what I like about them. They were so successful, legends. To meet them and just to see how great people they are, it's just nice.

Q. Julia was telling me she is very interested in this kind of renaissance of German women's tennis, as well?

SABINE LISICKI: You mean Steffi?

Q. Yes.

SABINE LISICKI: Yeah, I heard that she's in contact with Barbara Rittner, our Fed Cup coach. Yeah, I mean, that's nice. That's nice to hear.

Q. How did the dinner come about with Andre and Steffi?

SABINE LISICKI: Uhm, well, I was with adidas back then. Through the adidas development program, that's how I met them. You know, obviously it was really nice and an honour to meet Andre and Steffi. It was just amazing to see how nice and down to earth people they are.

Q. What is their house like?

SABINE LISICKI: Nice (laughter).

Q. Were you nervous around the table with two such illustrious figures?

SABINE LISICKI: No, not really. I met them before. When I met Andre in the gym I was a little bit nervous, and Steffi, as well. I met them before they invited us for dinner.

It was just nice. Nice, relaxed dinner.

Q. Was she your heroine when you were a girl?

SABINE LISICKI: I kind of missed her play. I started watching a little bit later. Uhm, I've heard all about her. I've seen some matches. It's just unbelievable what she did. Also what she did for German tennis, it's incredible.

Uhm, yeah, but unfortunately I didn't get to see a lot when I was a child.

Q. Did she talk about Wimbledon?

SABINE LISICKI: No, we didn't really talk about tennis.

Q. I just wondered if she reminisced on some of her championship victories.

SABINE LISICKI: We didn't talk a lot about tennis.

Q. What did you talk about then?

SABINE LISICKI: Different stuff. Just not tennis.

Q. When you first got your ankle injury and went to the doctors, was it misdiagnosed?

SABINE LISICKI: In March, yes, they did.

Q. Can you talk a little bit about that, what it actually was, what you were told it was. Did that set you back?

SABINE LISICKI: No, I don't really want to talk about it because it's private, I think.

But, yeah, I was very disappointed to find out that it was a bad diagnosis because it cost me a lot of time. So I went to the German doctors much later. I should have done that earlier.

I know that for the future I'll be going on the first plane back to Germany to see my doctors if I have something.

Yeah, it was tough, but, you know, it happened. Nothing I can change. You know, I was fighting to get back, working very, very hard, and, uhm, that's all I could do.

And now I'm back.

Q. How many months do you think it set you back?

SABINE LISICKI: Well, after a normal ankle sprain it usually takes six weeks, so I was out for five months.

Q. How do you see the next round, the semi-final?

SABINE LISICKI: I haven't thought about it yet, to be honest (smiling).

Q. It's a big opponent, previous winner.

SABINE LISICKI: Is it finished yet?

Q. It just finished.

SABINE LISICKI: It's a semi-final, so no match is going to be easy no matter which opponent. So I definitely have to play my best, you know, to be the winner of a match like that in the semis.

You know, I'm really looking forward to it, just to enjoy myself out there.

Q. Forgetting your opponents, what do you think you'll need to do to win here in terms of feeling comfortable, that if I do this, I've done everything I can?

SABINE LISICKI: Well, you know, I haven't I just got off the court so I haven't really talked about the next match yet 'cause I didn't know my opponent yet either.

So, uhm, my coach and I are going to talk about it, what tactics I'm going to play and how I have to play. So, you know, I have absolutely nothing to lose. I mean, I'm here as a wild card, so...

I'm here in the semis. I'm going to go out there and fight and give it all I have.

Q. Do you remember where you were when Maria won Wimbledon in 2004? Did you watch it?

SABINE LISICKI: No, I don't remember. (Smiling.)

Q. So can you just talk about your impressions of her as a player.

SABINE LISICKI: Well, she's a great champion. I mean, she has won Grand Slams. She's a really good player. You know, she has been playing well recently and she's been at that stage of the tournament before.

But, you know, I mean, as I said, I have absolutely nothing to lose. I just enjoy myself out there on the court so much. It's just so great, and I'm so thankful to be out there on the court again that I'm enjoying every minute of it.

Q. Has Steffi Graf offered any kind of tips or advice over the months you've known her that's helped you to get to where you are now?

SABINE LISICKI: No, it was more my team.

Q. How difficult was it to concentrate out there with all the thunder?

SABINE LISICKI: Yeah, that was a little bit different. But, you know, it was very loud. It was raining really hard. But definitely something different to play on grass indoors and have a big thunderstorm out there.

But, uhm, you know, you just have to focus on the match and on each point, so it's all right.

Q. Do you think a game like that the crowd got involved might mean they might be more minded to support you on Thursday as you're a new face to them, that they might have taken you to their hearts a little bit because of the way you battled away?

SABINE LISICKI: I hope so. They really have been amazing also in Birmingham already. They've been very supportive. Here throughout the tournament it was just amazing, and they really help me in the match against Na Li when I was down those two match points.

And today, as well. Every match, I mean, they've been incredible. Without all those fans it's tougher and it's not as much fun, so I really hope they'll come out and enjoy the game and support me, as well.

Q. Did you expect that from English fans, to get behind you?

SABINE LISICKI: I don't know. I didn't really think about it. I just felt the support right away in Birmingham. So, uhm, and since I won the title in Birmingham I heard a lot of comments that they're going to come to Wimbledon because of me.

It's just a nice thing to hear. You know, I just enjoy it so much.

Q. Could you talk about how it feels, the freedom of being a wild card, how that actually sort of makes your game different.

SABINE LISICKI: It doesn't really make it difference. In my opinion, uhm, I've played really well in the last three months. I was injured last year, so I had basically lost my ranking. I was 22 in the world, or 24 when I got injured. So I have the feeling that I belong there.

Uhm, you know, it's a great thing that I got the wild card. I'm very thankful for it. You know, it's just very nice because I played Birmingham. I just enjoy myself on the grass so much. And winning the title in Birmingham, you know, it didn't mean they have to give me the wild card.

So, you know, it's just very nice. Yeah, I mean, I just enjoy myself.

Q. Is there added enjoyment because you're a wild card with no expectations at all?

SABINE LISICKI: Not really, no.

Q. Do you consider yourself a much better player than the woman who was here in 2009 and reached the quarterfinals, and why?

SABINE LISICKI: I think I'm more experienced and calmer. I've been at that stage. Two years ago it was different. I was more nervous. I couldn't sleep so good. You know, all those little things. Obviously, everything is new so...

But now it's different. Also, after the injury, uhm, it's so nice to be back. I know how fast it can be gone, you know, so I just try to enjoy myself even more and just try to enjoy every minute that I'm on the court.

That's why I'm saying it's just nice to have another match to be playing here still. I think that helps me a lot. I think the experience, especially on grass, is important, and that calmness.

Q. Your drop shots really hurt Marion's game. You made her run a lot. How conscious were you that she was coming from a match with Serena?

SABINE LISICKI: Oh, I mean, she played amazingly. She loves the grass. She plays really good. Her game suits the grass very much, so I knew I have to play very well.

You know, she beat Serena; you have to play really well to beat Serena. I knew I have to play my best tennis to beat her. We always had some tough matches.

And, you know, it's never easy to play a friend of yours. So, uhm, you know, but I'm just happy to be through to my first semifinal.

Q. What was the nature of the ankle injury?

SABINE LISICKI: I twisted my ankle at Indian Wells. That's it.


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Stanford 2011: Lisicki au deuxième tour

Mardi 26 Juillet 2011, 21:12

Joli résultat de Sabine Lisicki qui s'est qualifiée, il y a quelques instants, pour le deuxième tour du Bank of the West Classic 2011 à Stanford (Dur, Extérieur, Etats-Unis). Elle a effectivement pris le meilleur sur la Roumaine Simona Halep en deux manches (6/1, 6/2). Au tour suivant, elle affrontera donc Samantha Stosur pour essayer d'atteindre les quarts de finale.

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Stanford: Lisicki sort Stosur

Créé le 29/07/2011 - 08:28

Sabine Lisicki s'est qualifiée dans la nuit de jeudi à vendredi pour les quarts de finale du tournoi de Stanford, disposant de l'Australienne Samantha Stosur (6-3, 7-5). L'Allemande a pu compter sur son service puisqu'elle a réalisé 13 aces au cours de la rencontre. Elle retrouvera Agnieszka Radwanska pour une place dans le dernier carré.

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Stanford 2011: Lisicki lutte face à Radwanska

Samedi 30 Juillet 2011, 01:47

Malgré quelques difficultés pour se défaire d'Agnieszka Radwanska, Sabine Lisicki vient de se qualifier pour les demi-finales sur les courts de Stanford. L'Allemande a pour cela vaincu la Polonaise, tête de série n°5, sur le score de 7/6, 2/6, 6/2. Au prochain tour, Lisicki se confrontera à la gagnante de la rencontre entre Serena Williams et Maria Sharapova.

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Lisicki à la trappe

15/08 18h48 - Tennis, Cincinnati

Sabine Lisicki ne trouve plus le fil depuis sa demi-finale à Wimbledon. L’Allemande a été sortie dès le premier tour à Cincinnati par Shahar Peer (6/4 7/6). L’Israélienne sera opposée à victoria Azarenka au 2e tour.

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Dallas 2011: Lisicki surclasse Rezai !

Dimanche 28 Aout 2011, 02:21

La dernière marche était trop haute pour Aravane Rezai à Dallas où elle a été largement dominée par Sabine Lisicki. Face à l'Allemande qui aura perdu moins de trois jeux par match en moyenne cette semaine, la Française n'a pas fait exception, encaissant un cinglant 6/2, 6/1 en 49 petites minutes.

Lisicki première du nom
Lisicki devient ainsi la première joueuse à inscrire son nom au palmarès de l'épreuve, remportant au passage son 2ème titre de la saison après celui acquis sur le gazon de Birmingham, le 3ème de sa carrière. De quoi arriver en pleine confiance sur les courts de l'USTA National Tennis Center. Malgré la défaite du jour, Aravane Rezai a également beaucoup de satisfaction à puiser dans ses résultats de la semaine, une satisfaction qui devrait lui permettre d'attaquer l'US Open avec une confiance retrouvée en ses moyens.

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Lisicki par abandon

2/10 07h44 - Tennis, Pékin

L’Allemande Sabine Lisicki a profité de l’abandon de la Roumaine Irina-Camelia Begu en début de deuxième set (6/2 0/0 ab.) pour se qualifier pour le deuxième tour du tournoi de Pékin. Elle y retrouvera Kaia Kanepi ou Zheng Saisai.

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Auckland 2012: Lisicki domine Razzano

Lundi 02 Janvier 2012, 10:17

Direction le deuxième tour pour Sabine Lisicki dans cet ASB Classic 2012. L'Allemande, tête de série n°1, a disposé sur le score de 6/4, 6/4 de la Française Virginie Razzano, invitée par les organisateurs, sur les courts de l'ASB Tennis Centre. Au prochain tour, Lisicki se confrontera à la vainqueure de l'opposition entre Mona Barthel et Jelena Dokic.

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Lisicki dans le dur

4/01 07h46 - Tennis, Auckland

Sabine Lisicki, tête de série numéro à 1 Auckland, a dû lutter trois sets au deuxième tour du tournoi contre sa modeste compatriote allemande Mona Barthel (7/6 3/6 6/3) pour valider son billet pour les quarts de finale. Ce fut beaucoup plus facile pour Flavia Pennetta contre Elena Baltacha (6/4 6/2). C'est en revanche déjà terminé pour Peng Shuai (n°2), Julia Goerges (n°5) et Roberta Vinci (n°6).

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Lisicki abandonne

Jeudi 5 janvier 2012 - 12:22

L'Allemande Sabine Lisicki, blessée à l'abdomen, a dû abandonner au tournoi d'Auckland alors qu'elle était menée 6-4, 4-3 lors de son quart de finale contre sa compatriote Angelique Kerber. La N.15 mondiale et tête de série N.1 du tournoi a reçu des soins alors qu'elle était menée 2-1 dans le deuxième set et a dû abandonner un peu plus tard laissant le champ libre à Kerber qui affrontera en demi-finale l'Italienne Flavia Penneta vainqueur de la Russe Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-1 après un peu plus d'une heure de jeu.

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