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The German tennis landscape is currently graced by the presence of several exceptional players, with Alexander Zverev and Angelique Kerber often headlining the scene. However, a different player has recently been capturing the limelight with her standout performances despite not being in her prime tennis years. The player in question is Laura Siegemund, and the question of whether she can continue her impressive form at the Church Road is something we explore in our preview of Laura Siegemund versus Kateryna Baindl.
Siegemund, hailing from Stuttgart, occasionally showcases her talents in singles, but her forte truly lies in doubles and mixed doubles. It is quite probable that we will see her represent Germany in all three categories at the upcoming Olympics in Paris, even though her partners for those events are yet to be confirmed.
Laura Siegemund enjoys the luxury of choice when it comes to selecting her playing partners, with Jule Niemeier in doubles and potentially Alexander Zverev in mixed doubles being the frontrunners. Even though there are crucial decisions to be made in the run-up to the Summer Games, Siegemund’s immediate attention is focused on Wimbledon.
The expectation in the encounter between Laura Siegemund and Kateryna Baindl is that the German player is favoured to win. However, it should be acknowledged that neither player has been particularly successful in their recent singles outings.
Current World Ranking: 73 Seeding Position: Unseeded Competing on various surfaces with ease, Laura Siegemund’s track record demonstrates a greater proclivity for success when part of a doubles team. At the French Open in Paris, the German sensation clinched the Mixed Doubles title alongside Frenchman Edouard Roger-Vesselin.
While her prospects for making a deep run in the singles at Wimbledon are modest, an opening-round victory is within the realm of possibility for this versatile athlete.
The 36-year-old tennis pro skipped German grass tournaments and did not compete in either Berlin or Bad Homburg. Her sole appearance on grass was at Eastbourne, where she suffered a first-round qualifying match defeat against American player Lauren Davis. Presently, four consecutive losses are on record for Siegemund.
Among these, she saw an unexpected defeat in the Bundesliga at the hands of Lina Gjorcheska. It’s evident that the doubles specialist will need to elevate her game for the upcoming Wimbledon championships. Nonetheless, we believe she could turn the tide in her favour. The odds are being closely observed for the match between Laura Siegemund and Kateryna Baindl, with anticipation for a German victory.
Current World Ranking: 175 Seed Status: Unseeded An interesting note on Ukrainian women’s tennis: an impressive contingent of eight players has made it to the main draw at Wimbledon. This achievement highlights the strength of Ukrainian representation in the competition. However, it remains to be seen if the squad will be thinned out after the first round due to potential losses. A victory for Kateryna Baindl would certainly defy expectations and count as a notable surprise.
At the age of 30, she’s well within the prime years for a tennis player, yet her peak ranking came in February 2018 when she hit number 62. At present, the Ukrainian is listed beyond the Top 100, but thanks to a Protected Ranking, she’s made it directly into the main draw.
Whether or not she’ll enjoy her time is to be determined, as her track record at Church Road is nothing short of dismal. Kateryna Baindl has been in the main draw of Wimbledon five times and on each occasion, she’s been ousted in the opening round.