The 15th-seeded France, Marion Bartoli becomes the new women's Wimbledon champion on Saturday by defeating 23rd seeded Sabine Lisicki of in the final. Lisicki was in the news from the time she sent five-time champion Serina Williams out of this tournament in the fourth round. Lisicki is the first German to reach the final since seven-time champion Steffi Graf in 1999. Lisicki said she was inspired by Steffi Graf and also named a few others who have helped inspire her to come back from a serious left ankle injury in 2010.
Sabine Lisicki lost to Marion Bartoli 6-1, 6-4. at All England Club, London which was packed with audience to witness this live event and many too had the chance to view this match over television on BBC One, 3D, BBC Two, BBC HD Channel, Star Sports etc.
Lisicki | Bartoli | |
---|---|---|
23 | Age | 28 |
German | Nationality | French |
1.78m (5ft 10) | Height | 1.70m (5ft 6) |
70kg (11st) | Weight | 63kg (9st 13) |
39 | Wimbledon aces | 12 |
23 | Double faults | 27 |
28 | Break points won | 30 |
3 wins | Head-to-head | 1 win |
£1,925,79 | Career prize money | £5,684,790 |
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