On how to deal with the crowd…

This is something that really only comes with experience. Going to Wimbledon and playing in front of thousands of people that is nothing new for me and I have played on Centre Court before in Wimbledon. It feels incredibly special to be able to share something with so many people and so many fans and I really enjoy playing in front of a crowd. Of course, this wasn’t always the way, when I first started playing in front of people I was so nervous and I remember that moment my first Centre Court against a big opponent it is terrifying. However, with experience you know what to expect and you become more relaxed in yourself around people.

On how to push the women’s game further…

I think we are trying our best already to show that the women’s game is important - we train hard, we practice hard, we travel around the world too. We are doing a lot of the same things as men which is ultimately to play until our limits can’t be reached any further and this is what the game is about. Ultimately the women’s game is just as important as men’s and I am proud of it.

On who she would like to have the ultimate showdown with…

It would have to be Steffi Graf. I don’t know I would win, it would be tough! She is still in great shape but I would be so excited at the prospect of playing my hero.

Angelique Kerber reveals what it really takes to win Wimbledon 2018