Wimbledon 2021: Barbara Rittner believes in Kerber's chance for the title
Barbara Rittner , Head of Women's Tennis at the German Tennis Association, is very confident about Angelique Kerber's second Wimbledon title.
by SID
last edit: Jul 07, 2021, 08:06 pm
For the German women's tennis boss Barbara Rittner, Angelique Kerber's will and passion are the basis for her sensational semi-finals at Wimbledon, even in difficult phases. "The moment such a player continues to work, has the fire, the heart and the faith, that's possible. And you can see that now," Rittner told SID on Wednesday. She never felt that the three-time Grand Slam winner "is out of breath, that she is no longer burning."
With strong performances, Kerber has reached a Grand Slam semi-final in London for the first time since her Wimbledon victory in 2018, on Thursday she will meet world number one Ashleigh Barty (Australia) there. In the past few months, however, the 33-year-old had to take a lot of disappointments and setbacks - in major tournaments she failed three times in a row in the first round.
Rittner fans help Kerber
"There was just a little lack of conviction and self-confidence. But that's not gone. Especially not when someone is working," said Rittner. It was clear to them that Kerber could attack again on their favorite surface. "You should never underestimate Angie Kerber, what is in her," said the women boss in the German Tennis Association (DTB): "She always has great chances on grass because her game fits so naturally on grass."
In addition, the return of the spectators after the many ghost tournaments during the corona pandemic has a great impact, the stadiums in Wimbledon have been fully occupied since Tuesday. "She just feels loved, recognized and admired by the English," explained Rittner: "Angie is a very emotional and passionate person, and that can make a big difference."
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