THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

July 1, 2022

Jule Niemeier

Press Conference

J. NIEMEIER/L. Tsurenko

6-4, 3-6, 6-3

THE MODERATOR: Your thoughts on today's match, if you would.

JULE NIEMEIER: I think it was a roller-coaster match today with a lot of breaks and rebreaks, but I'm really, yeah, happy I could get the win in the end.

THE MODERATOR: Questions in English.

Q. You're playing Heather Watson quite possibly on Centre Court in the next round. How do you feel about taking on the whole of Great Britain?

JULE NIEMEIER: I played her before this year, I think, in Mexico. I lost 6-7 in the third.

She's a great player. She's experienced player. So hopefully we can play on a bigger court, because I felt very comfortable on Court 1, I have to say. Yeah, I'm looking forward to the match.

Q. In terms of that, there will be a huge weight of hope, and the fans will be really pushing for her. Is it hard to play a hometown favorite in a Grand Slam, from your previous experience?

JULE NIEMEIER: Oh, I don't know.

Q. Haven't done it?

JULE NIEMEIER: No. So I don't know how it is to play against, let's say, British player or French player, because it's my second time in the main draw of a Grand Slam. In Paris I played against American girl.

But the atmosphere will be incredible, so I'm really looking forward to the match.

Q. Can you imagine, if it is Centre Court, walking out against Watson, what that will feel like for you as a player and a great chance to make a huge statement of your talent, as well?

JULE NIEMEIER: Well, it's an honor if it's on Centre Court, of course. It's one of the biggest stages on tour. That's why you're playing tennis. That's why you're working hard in the gym and putting in the hours.

Yeah, I mean, hopefully it will be on Centre Court or at least on Court 1. Then we will see (smiling).