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With all of the players wearing white and the fans so smartly dressed, Wimbledon reminds me of a wedding.
I love the history and the traditions, like the all-white kit and everybody eating strawberries, it is just an amazing occasion.
I love playing on Centre Court, where I had my third-round match against Diane Parry, and playing on Court One, where I beat Elise Mertens in the fourth round, is also always very special.
I love the big stage. I’m a little bit of a show-off. I love to connect with the crowd.
Having a great connection between me and the fans is very important to me. That is one of the main reasons why I play tennis.
During my match against Elise they enjoyed it when I headed the ball and did a few kick-ups, I was having fun. It was a very stressful match and it was a small escape for me.
I was trying to loosen up mentally – and entertain the crowd a little bit. It is nice to do some things like that and show my skills.
Even if it is a small court but there is a lot of people watching, I love that as well.
I think I have made a good impression with the Wimbledon crowd, especially after last year when I also reached the quarter-finals, and they kept following me.
I love the crowd here, I love how passionate they are about sport and how passionate they are about tennis.
The spectators are really respectful and they clap every great point, no matter who is playing. The energy is incredible.
No matter what ranking you are, they always follow you, support you and they love you.
For me that love from the crowd and the connection with them helps me be the player I am. I feel I get the energy to play better.
I love to entertain them so hopefully I’ll keep playing better, doing my favourite shots and winning even more matches.
‘It wasn’t love at first sight’
I first played on grass when I was a junior, I think the first tournament was at Halle in Germany. It was terrible. The ball didn’t bounce.
I didn’t know what to do but then I got used to it – slowly.
So it is fair to say it wasn’t instant love with playing on the grass courts!
But now I love it.
I celebrated beating Elise by thanking the grass for giving me the chance to win. I kissed it and then touched it with my hands.
I love…
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