“Definitely a feeling I’m not used to” – Sabine Lisicki opens up about ‘crazy’ changes happening to her body post-pregnancy

Earlier in March, Sabine Lisicki revealed that she and her fiance are anticipating the arrival of a baby.

After sustaining a torn ACL in 2020, the previous Wimbledon finalist was unable to play for 18 months. However, she returned to the tennis courts in 2022 and her most recent WTA Tour appearance was at the Polish Open last year.

Even though she is not currently competing, Lisicki remains dedicated to her training. She frequently updates her fans on social media by sharing photos of her practice sessions and workouts at the gym.

In her most recent Instagram post, the German athlete discussed the adjustments she has had to make to her body during pregnancy. She mentioned feeling her ligaments being slightly looser, a sensation that she was not accustomed to.

Despite facing numerous injuries in recent years, the previous holder of the 12th spot in the World rankings stated that she was actively making necessary changes to accommodate her physical changes during her break.

“It’s crazy how much the body changes during pregnancy. I can feel the ligaments becoming a bit ‘more [loose]’. It is definitely a feeling that I’m not used to and have to adjust,”Lisicki wrote.

Lisicki claimed her first victory in nearly a decade at an ITF tournament in Canada in late 2023. She emerged as the winner in the final, defeating Canadian crowd favorite Stacey Fung.

In the past, she was successful in qualifying for several WTA tournaments, but she was unable to make a notable impact in the main draws.

Sabine Lisicki: A Dominant Presence on Grass Courts

Sabine Lisicki’s formidable style of play made her a daunting adversary, particularly on grass courts where her low shots were even more effective.

Despite facing strong opponents such as Serena Williams and Agnieszka Radwanska, the German player consistently made impressive runs at the Wimbledon Championships, ultimately reaching the 2013 final. Unfortunately, she was defeated by Marion Bartoli in the title match.

Lisicki’s first-round match against Ana Ivanovic at the 2014 Stanford Classic saw her thunder down a serve at 131 mph (210.8 km/h), breaking the record for the fastest women’s serve previously held by her.

Throughout her career, Lisicki has achieved success on various surfaces, including two hardcourt titles (2011 Texas Open, 2014 Hong Kong Open), one on clay (2009 Charleston Open), and her preferred surface of grass (2011 Birmingham Classic).