Lisicki says Christmas can wait

Sabine Lisicki gets into the festive spirit before the serious stuff begins on Christmas Day. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: Peter Wallis / News Limited

GERMAN star Sabine Lisicki is keeping her Christmas festivities to a minimum as she prepares for the start of her 2014 assault at the Brisbane International.

The beaten Wimbledon finalist only has plans to train in Brisbane's sweltering heat tomorrow before Sunday's start of tournament at the Queensland Tennis Centre.

"We're used to having it cold outside and warm inside which is the nice part about Christmas in Germany," Lisicki said today.

Sabine Lisicki during a visit to King George Square in Brisbane. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: News Limited

"That's something that I definitely miss. As a professional player, that's one of the hardest parts for me, but it's nice to be out here … I can't complain about that.

"I haven't played since October … you really want to play as many matches as possible.

"You want to peak at the (Australian) Open, but you want to play as good as possible."

The world No. 15, whose 2013 Wimbledon scalps included Serena Williams before losing the final 6-1 6-4 to Marion Bartoli, declared it was time break into the top 10.

"I'm really looking forward to this season. I don't have any points to defend (at the Australian Open) in Melbourne - that's a great thing.

"In the first four months (of the year) I have only points to gain."

Sabine Lisicki helps six-year-old Pippa Moore with her swing. Picture: Peter Wallis Source: News Limited

Lisicki was thrilled, rather than daunted, about the possibility of facing world No. 1 Williams in Brisbane.

"It gave me a lot of confidence to beat Serena, especially on grass where she was favourite,'' the 24-year-old right-hander said.

"She's No. 1 in the world and she's the best player, so I think it's a great tournament.

"We have a very good line-up, so you have to play well and I'm excited to play."

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