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Agence France-Presse

Fuelled by burgers, lobster and a new-found freedom on the court Taiwain’s Hsieh Su-wei joined the Wimbledon giant-killing spree with a stunning upset of world number one Simona Halep.
Hsieh’s 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 win sent French Open champion Halep crashing out in the third round on Saturday.
Hsieh, the world number 48, battled back from 2-5 down in the final set and saved a match point in the decider when Halep failed to serve out the win.

"Normally when I smile I play very well"
That was certainly the case today, Su-Wei Hsieh #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/sHeDNHjwQZ
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) 7 July 2018

Her unique style of play drove Halep to distraction as Hsieh unfurled a series of drop-shots, delicate slices and seemingly innocuous groundstrokes.
And Hsieh’s unusual game-plan matched her whimsical personality off the court.
Asked how she would celebrate her success, the quirky Hsieh revealed her love of checking out London’s gastronomic delights.
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“There’s a shop in London very famous now, called Burger & Lobster,” she said.
“This is my list every year for my team. I will take all my team to the shop and then we enjoy it.”
Hsieh is apparently a discerning foodie, showing little appetite when McDonald's was mentioned as a potential destination.

But she did joke she takes advice from her six-year-old nephew on where to eat.
“We need to find something new. McDonald’s? Hmmm, my nephew is really picky. I need to ask my nephew first,” she grinned.
“Before the afternoon tea, my nephew was like, Afternoon tea, afternoon tea. I said, We will go before we play, relax, it’s OK.”
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Once her post-match celebration meal is devoured, Hsieh can focus on extending her unexpected run at Wimbledon.
The 32-year-old will make her first appearance in the Wimbledon last 16 when she faces Slovakian world number 33 Dominika Cibulkova on Monday.

Hsieh, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, has never reached the quarter-finals of a grand slam.
With nine of the top 10 women’s seeds eliminated already, Hsieh has a chance to go deep into the tournament.
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But she insisted it was too soon to start dreaming of grand slam glory.
“I think all the girls not silly. For me, I just try to enjoy the tennis and enjoy the city, enjoy the food,” she said.
“I feel I’m really lucky to be a tennis player, stay here until the second week. I’m very, very grateful and thankful for about all this.”

Su wei Hsieh holding hands with her nephew en route to her singles on court 17 @Wimbledon #cute pic.twitter.com/LtDm6IQJPU
— Paul McNamee (@PaulFMcNamee) 5 July 2018

Halep isn’t Hsieh’s only high-profile victim this year as she defeated Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza and former All England Club finalist Agnieszka Radwanska at the Australian Open.
Hsieh believes her sudden success is a result of playing with more confidence and freedom rather than worrying about failure.
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“I don’t learn how to be giant killer. I just want to feel free and enjoy the match. You know anything can happen on the court.
“You don’t have big chance to win, because they’re very good. So all I want to do is just go on the court and hit the shot and run every point and enjoy it.
“I was doing better this year, then I have my family and my boyfriend travelling with me.”

After finally winning her maiden Grand Slam crown in Paris, Halep slammed her “unprofessional” approach.
“I just was too negative to myself, talking too much. I think because I was tired. I couldn’t stay focused for every ball,” Halep said.
“I was leading the match, I was up, and I couldn’t finish it. I’m not hard. I’m just realistic and honest with myself.
“I accept that it was an unprofessional attitude from me today.”


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Hsieh Su-wei celebrates her win over Simona Halep in their third round match at Wimbledon. Photo: EPA

Su-Wei Hsieh of Taiwan signs autographs after defeating Simona Halep of Romania in their women's singles match on the sixth day at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Su-Wei Hsieh of Taiwan celebrates defeating Simona Halep of Romania in their women's singles match on the sixth day at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday July 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

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Former Swedish tennis player Mats Wilander (centre) is suggesting the Wimbledon authorities should consider changing its schedule. Photo: AFP

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Claire Liu, of the US, returns against Germany's Angelique Kerber during her second round match at Wimbledon. Photo: AFP

Claire Liu of the United States, center, celebrates with the trophy after beating compatriot Ann Li to win the Girls' Singles final match on day twelve at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Saturday, July 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

US player Claire Liu reacts against Germany's Angelique Kerber during their women's singles second round match on the fourth day of the 2018 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Chinese-American Claire Liu (right) on her way to winning her first ever main draw match at Wimbledon. Photo: Christopher Johnson

Claire Liu of the United States celebrates after beating compatriot Ann Li to win the Girls' Singles final match on day twelve at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Saturday, July 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Claire Liu of the United States smiles as she holds up her winners trophy during a presentation in the Royal box on Centre Court after defeating compatriot Ann Li to win the Girls' Singles final match on day twelve at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Saturday, July 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Angelique Kerber of Germany returns the ball to Claire Liu of the US during their women's singles match on the fourth day at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Thursday July 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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