In a surprising turn of events at the 2025 Australian Open, China’s Zheng Qinwen, the WTA No. 5 and top seed, faced an unexpected defeat against Germany’s Laura Siegemund in the third round. The match concluded with scores of 7-6(3) and 6-3 in favor of Siegemund, well-known for her expertise in doubles. Zhu Jinlei, Zheng’s coach, expressed disappointment, stating, “Zheng was not at her best today, and Laura took advantage of that.” Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start to defeat his opponent in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-3, 6-1. Djokovic, chasing his 10th Australian Open title, showcased resilience and determination, stating, “I feel good on the court and am looking forward to the next matches.” In another notable match, World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz advanced after defeating Sebastian Korda.
Australian Open 2025: Zheng Qinwen Upset by Laura Siegemund, Djokovic Advances
