Lisicki talks up comeback after mononucleosis diagnosis: '"I still feel the fire and desire to play and compete"

Lisicki detailed what happened to her and how she felt weak so she got in touch with the doctors. She knew about it; but didn't ever expect for it to happen to her.

She added that there is nothing that she wants more than to return to the court; that the fire is still very much there.

"I played matches, I was playing tournaments, but I didn't know what was going on," Lisicki told WTA Insider recently. "I just felt like I was weak and I didn't know why because I did put in the practice, but everything was so hard.

"I felt that something isn't right because my mind is there but my body wasn't following it."

"I was shocked when [the doctors] told me because I didn't expect that. You always hear about it and a lot of athletes have it, especially in the young ages, but I never thought I would get it one day too.

"I guess I should be happy that they finally found out what's going on, because I haven't been feeling well for quite a while. So they kept digging and finally found out what's happening and why I'm feeling weak.

"I still feel the fire and desire to play and compete. That's the way I approach it. As long as I feel that, that gives you the patience that you need.

"But I definitely can't wait to be back on the court again. That's what I'm thinking about. There's nothing that I want more. Playing in front of my family, friends, and fans and fight for each point. I’m very thankful for their support in this difficult time."