Sabine Lisicki Returns: "My mission on the court is not over yet"

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In November 2023, after nine years without lifting a title, Sabine Lisicki removed the thorn by conquering a W60 in Calgary. At the halfway point of her thirties and having overcome hundreds of injuries, the German gifted herself a perfect week to fill the upcoming season with excitement. The next thing we knew about her is that she was pregnant.

Obviously, the events caused Lisicki not to set foot in a tournament throughout 2024, although she surely has not found any experience that comes close to holding her little Bella in her arms. However, twelve months have passed since then, and the excitement has resurfaced in the German's stomach, as she is crystal clear about how she wants to end her career. And the answer is: on the court. This is what she explains in an interview with Tennis Magazin.

“I feel that my mission on the court has not yet ended,” declares the 35-year-old vehemently. "The last thing I did was win a tournament in November last year, but then I got pregnant. That somewhat frustrated my plans (laughs). The reality is that I was very eager to have my little girl and start a new phase in my life, but… why should I quit tennis? In the past, women ended their careers between 22 and 25 years old, but this generation wants to break boundaries. There are examples like Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka, Elina Svitolina, or Serena Williams. Venus Williams is not a mother yet, but she is still playing at 44,” lists the player from Troisdorf.

However, despite all these examples she has mentioned, Sabine is aware that no case is the same as another. “Most likely, I will look at myself and find my own way,” adds the woman who reached World No. 12. "In 2023, I rose in the rankings again, which allowed me to open a door to participate in Grand Slams. I had already planned my grass season after performing so well in Berlin last time, so I definitely will return, that's how I want to end my career. Anything else would not be my style; I love the sport too much,” she concludes enthusiastically.

THE FINAL DANCE

Few players come to mind who have overcome adversity so many times, who have been injured and risen up like a spring, no matter how long it takes. Now life pushes her toward a final challenge, that of competing with a different body and the impact of a new life as a mother. An experience she will firsthand in 2025, showing just how much she wants to perform well in this last chapter of her career, one that will put an end to an incomparable journey.

“I have experienced many things through my injuries; they have all been formative, but they consumed a lot of energy. Pregnancy is something completely different, something positive and associated with gratitude. Due to the injuries, my perspective has changed. Simply put, I feel fortunate to be back on the court and have the crowd behind me; those moments mean everything to me. Competing as a mother must be a very pleasant experience. I have the advantage that my parents travel a lot, and my father is my coach, so everything stays within the family. We will be the same team as always, just with one more,” Lisicki emphasizes.

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