Wimbledon: Tatiana Maria retained the lead against Julie Niemeyer in the German quarter-finals

“I have goosebumps all over,” Tatiana Maria snorted after the win.

“It was a tough match against Julie. Today we made Germany really proud of this match,” the new semi-finalist said in an interview on the field.

Maria explained, “It’s a dream to try this out with my family, my two little girls. I became a mother about a year ago. It’s crazy.” “I tried to enjoy every point. The fans and the stadium are great, it’s a pleasure to play here.”

Best start on No. 1 court but arrested Jules Niemeyer.

Niemeier starts like a fire brigade

The Dortmund player immediately took the lead with her strong game and, thanks to an early break, gained the first advantage to make it 1-0.

Maria found it difficult to get into the game and pick up the beat.

So Niemeier was still the best player and deservedly secured the group’s lead after 43 minutes.

The way Maria responded was even more impressive. The 34-year-old had to give up her first serve game again, but she hit back with four straight wins and won the second set.

The confrontation was now perfectly balanced.

Maria and Niemeyer deliver the crime in the third sentence

But Niemeyer pricked the next needle. The 22-year-old took the break to make it 3-2. Initial decision? number

Maria fought bravely to replay the first half and succeeded. In the eighth match, the 103rd in the world hit the number 4: 4, after which an exciting story developed.

Niemeyer broke the ball at 5:5. Maria had to pass the second serve but she got two straight points and went on with the match. The two German players now showed off a great game of tennis and received at times a standing ovation.

Maria finally rested after 2 hours 17 minutes and thus secured her entry to the semi-finals.