Sabine Lisicki

Tennis player and Wimbledon finalist

Sabine Lisicki - Tennis player and Wimbledon finalist
Born

September 22nd, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional tennis player from Germany, competed on the WTA Tour and achieved significant success during her career. Gained recognition in 2013 when reaching the Wimbledon final, where a match against Marion Bartoli resulted in a runner-up position. Known for a powerful serve, played key matches across major tournaments, contributing to her ranking within the top 20. Won several titles, showcasing strong performances in singles and doubles competitions.

Reached the Wimbledon final in 2013

Achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 12

Won 1 WTA singles title

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