“A role model for young generations in Germany”

Today on the fifth day of the Australian Open, German Laura Siegemund is playing to make it to the third round. On Tuesday night, the 37-year-old had shown mental strength in Melbourne winning a spectacular victory. Her young tennis colleagues in Germany could learn from her, says Christian Albrecht Barschel, sports reporter for Tennismagazin in Hamburg.

A proud Laura Siegemund at 1573 Arena after a surprising victory against Russian Liudmila Samsonova. Credit: Frank Molter/picture alliance via Getty Images

For more stories, interviews and news from SBS German, explore our podcast collection here.