Laura Siegemund, born on March 4, 1988, is a prominent German professional tennis player known for her prowess in both singles and doubles circuits. At 37 years old, Siegemund has carved out a significant career in tennis, marked by resilience and notable achievements.
Early Life and Background
Siegemund was introduced to tennis at the young age of three by her family. Her formative years included periods living abroad in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (ages four to seven), and Jakarta, Indonesia (ages nine to ten). Beyond the court, Siegemund is academically accomplished, holding a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Hagen, which she completed in 2016. She is multilingual, fluent in German, English, and French.
Career Highlights and Grand Slam Success
Siegemund's career has seen her achieve a career-high singles ranking of world No. 27 in August 2016 and a doubles ranking of world No. 4 in January 2024. She has secured two WTA singles titles, winning the 2016 Swedish Open and the 2017 Stuttgart Open.
Her doubles career is particularly decorated, with fourteen WTA doubles titles to her name. Siegemund is a three-time Grand Slam champion:
- 2020 US Open (Women's Doubles with Vera Zvonareva)
- 2016 US Open (Mixed Doubles with Mate Pavić)
- 2024 French Open (Mixed Doubles with Édouard Roger-Vasselin)
She also notably won the 2023 WTA Finals and the 2022 Miami Open in doubles.
Recent Performance at Wimbledon 2025
A recap of the dramatic Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinal match where Laura Siegemund challenged World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set battle.
In a gripping Wimbledon quarterfinal on July 8, 2025, Laura Siegemund's remarkable tournament run came to an end after a hard-fought match against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian top seed battled back from a set down to secure a 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory and advance to the semifinals.
Siegemund's Shocking Start
Siegemund, the 37-year-old German veteran, came out flying on Centre Court, stunning the top seed with her tactical prowess and variety. Employing a clever mix of slices and drop shots, she disrupted Sabalenka's powerful rhythm. Siegemund had a sensational start, racing to a 3-0 lead with a double break of serve. She maintained her composure to close out the first set 6-4, a result that put the tennis world on notice.
Sabalenka Fights Back
Facing an unexpected deficit, Aryna Sabalenka began to find her footing in the second set. The World No. 1 started to unleash her signature power hitting, pushing Siegemund deep and controlling the rallies. Despite Siegemund's continued resistance, Sabalenka's aggression paid off as she leveled the match by taking the second set 6-2.
Decisive Final Set
The final set was an intense battle, with both players exchanging blows. Siegemund continued to challenge, but Sabalenka's momentum proved decisive. The top seed's powerful groundstrokes eventually wore down the German's defense. Sabalenka secured a crucial break and served out the match, closing the final set 6-4 to end Siegemund's inspiring Wimbledon journey.