Solana Sierra: “Wimbledon for me is the best Grand Slam”

Solana Sierra battled through a demanding match at Wimbledon, ultimately defeating Hungary's Anna Bondar 6-3, 5-7, 7-5. The Argentine player had to dig deep, saving two match points in the final set to secure her victory on the grass courts.

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Yes, yes, I am happy for today's victory. I think it was a very tough, very close match. Matches like these help a lot, especially for confidence and also to feel that I can be in a good mental fight too. So I take that from the fact that despite being more or less down or in complicated situations, I could keep going.

This hard-fought win reinforces Sierra's positive feelings about Wimbledon, a tournament where she made a significant breakthrough last year. She acknowledged that matches like these are crucial for building confidence and mental fortitude, especially when facing critical situations on court.

Her next opponent is American Coco Gauff, a player Sierra has faced previously in Rome. While recognizing the difficulty of the upcoming match, Sierra believes her prior experience against Gauff will provide a valuable mental edge. She also shared a personal detail, mentioning her fondness for football and her support for the Argentine national team.

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Yes, I have quite a bit more experience, I think in these types of matches obviously it will be very tough. Having already played with her and knowing a bit about what happened in Rome, I can go with another mentality. So we will take that learning and I hope to play a great match.

Reflecting on her progress, Sierra noted that her performance at Wimbledon in 2025 significantly boosted her ranking, allowing her to compete in more major tournaments. She feels this increased experience is bringing her closer to the level of top players and enhancing her self-belief. Sierra also highlighted the unique challenge of playing on grass, a surface rarely encountered outside of Wimbledon.

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Obviously last year's performance helped me make a big leap in the rankings and thanks to that I was able, especially last year and at the beginning of this year, to play all the big tournaments that I was not used to in previous years. These are experiences that allow me to get a little closer to the level of the best, to self-confidence.