Dramatic transformation? - BVB renowned player appears in Paris.
Exciting Encounter in Paris! Next to Prince Park Stadium, Paris St. Germain's arena, Nico Schlotterbeck (24), a national player, unexpectedly emerged: Could a sensational transfer be in the cards?
But Borussia Dortmund has no need to release him, as the defender opted for Roland Garros tennis court nearby. There, he watched with several buddies the match of Jule Niemeier (24) against Chinese player Xinyu Wang (22) at the French Open.
Is this a coincidence? Niemeier is from Dortmund, a fervent BVB admirer, typically sits in the South Tribe, and receives messages and support from Mats Hummels (35) & co. before and after matches.
Yet, the BVB fan block in the South Tribe didn't bring any fortune this time. Niemeier lost 6:0, 2:6, 4:6, and squandered two break points in the third set for a 4:0 advantage. A defeat she still can't contemplate. Her ranking has now returned to top-100 status, as she's likely to skip the qualifiers at Wimbledon.
Straight after the heartbreak, the Schlotterbeck family made their way from Court Philippe Chatrier to Court 8. There, a real drama was being enacted. Daniel Altmaier (25) engaged in a tennis war with Serb Laslo Djere (28): 7:5, 6:4, 6:7 (6:8), 5:7, 7:6 (10:6), which lasted 5:04 hours. Schlotterbeck happened to be there at the time; whether he witnessed the thrilling finish remains unknown.
How could a national player, scheduled to play with his team the Champions League final on coming Saturday in London against Real Madrid, be found in Paris? Apparently, their coach Edin Terzic (41) conceded a few days off for the players before the journey to Wembley kicks off.
And Schlotterbeck, apparently, used this unoccupied time in the City of Love. Here, this meant his passion for tennis.
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Source: symclub.org
