Germany's Sabine Lisicki celebrates after defeating World No.1 Serena Williams on Centre Court Monday. Lisicki prevailed 6-2 1-6 6-4 following an enthralling tussle.
On top of the world —
Germany's Sabine Lisicki celebrates after defeating World No.1 Serena Williams on Centre Court Monday. Lisicki prevailed 6-2 1-6 6-4 following an enthralling tussle.
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Williams made a nightmare start to the contest -- losing the opening set 6-2 against the 23rd seed Lisicki. Her opponent reached the semifinal at Wimbledon in 2011.
Williams woes —
Williams made a nightmare start to the contest -- losing the opening set 6-2 against the 23rd seed Lisicki. Her opponent reached the semifinal at Wimbledon in 2011.
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Williams, who had previously gone 34 matches without defeat, struggled to match her opponent in the opening set as Lisicki made a superb start.
Fighting frustration —
Williams, who had previously gone 34 matches without defeat, struggled to match her opponent in the opening set as Lisicki made a superb start.
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Williams hit back in the second set, taking it 6-2 as she showed the kind of form which has helped her win five Wimbledon titles. The 16-time grand slam champion then took a 4-2 lead in the third and final set.
On the comeback trail —
Williams hit back in the second set, taking it 6-2 as she showed the kind of form which has helped her win five Wimbledon titles. The 16-time grand slam champion then took a 4-2 lead in the third and final set.
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Trailing 2-4 in the final set, Lisicki showed remarkable composure to keep her nerve and reel off four straight games to clinch a famous victory.
Tense times —
Trailing 2-4 in the final set, Lisicki showed remarkable composure to keep her nerve and reel off four straight games to clinch a famous victory.
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Lisicki was overcome with emotion after hitting the winning shot and sank to her knees on court before being congratulated by Williams.
Winning moment —
Lisicki was overcome with emotion after hitting the winning shot and sank to her knees on court before being congratulated by Williams.
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Lisicki will play Estonia's Kaia Kanepi, ranked 46th in the world in the quarterfinal. It will be the first meeting between the two women.
Victory salute —
Lisicki will play Estonia's Kaia Kanepi, ranked 46th in the world in the quarterfinal. It will be the first meeting between the two women.
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Williams congratulated her opponent following the contest and told reporters:"I didn't play the big points good enough. I had a little hesitation. That explains it."
Gracious in defeat —
Williams congratulated her opponent following the contest and told reporters:"I didn't play the big points good enough. I had a little hesitation. That explains it."
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