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Tennis-Zheng shocked at Australian Open as Siegemund savours win over Olympic champion
By Shrivathsa Sridhar MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Last year's runner-up Zheng Qinwen was sent crashing out of the Australian Open second round on Wednesday as her bid to emulate Chinese compatriot Li Na's 2014 triumph evaporated after a shock 7-6(3) 6-3 defeat by unseeded German Laura Siegemund.
Qinwen Zheng bundled out of Australian Open by inspired Laura Siegemund
Rising star Qinwen Zheng lost in the second round to 36-year-old Laura Siegemund, ranked 97. How did the German unseat last year's finalist?
Zheng ousted as Australian Open delivers first shock
Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the women's singles 2nd round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Laura Siegemund of Germany at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Australian Open finalist Qinwen Zheng crashes out in second round
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but last year’s beaten finalist Qinwen Zheng suffered a shock second-round exit. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
How to Watch Laura Siegemund vs. Qinwen Zheng at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
In the Australian Open Round of 64 on Tuesday, we have a matchup of No. 5-ranked Qinwen Zheng versus No. 97 Laura Siegemund.In her most recent time out, Siegemund was defeated by Yuliia
Siegemund upsets Zheng; Sabalenka holds on at Australian Open
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka held on for a tough second-round win at the Australian Open on Wednesday, but last year's finalist Zheng Qinwen became the first Top 10 seed to fall this week.
Australian Open: Last year’s finalist Zheng Qinwen stunned in biggest upset so far
Zheng Qinwen, last year’s beaten Australian Open finalist, became the highest seed to fall so far in this year’s tournament after she was stunned by world No. 97 Laura Siegemund in the second round.
Laura Siegemund upsets Qinwen Zheng in Australian Open 2nd round
Qinwen Zheng, the No. 5 seed and 2024 Australian Open runner-up, was handed a shocking second-round defeat by world No. 97 Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.
Australian Open, day 6: Zheng Qinwen’s conqueror Siegemund thrashed in third round
Beating Zheng Qinwen at the Australian Open was obviously too much for Laura Siegemund – the German was thrashed by Russian 27th seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the third round on Friday. The 36-year-old had dominated China’s Olympic gold medallist in their clash two days ago,
Laura Siegemund Stuns Qinwen Zheng at the Australian Open
In a thrilling upset at Melbourne Park, Laura Siegemund eliminated Olympic Gold Medalist Qinwen Zheng in a stunning victory of 7-6(3) 6-3. This marks Siegemund’s biggest Grand Slam triumph to date, as she defeated the No.
Australian Open: Zheng Qinwen blames lack of warm-up for early exit
Last year’s beaten finalist Zheng Qinwen blamed the lack of a warm-up event and a serve clock violation for her shock Australian Open 2025 exit in straight sets to German veteran Laura Siegemund on Wednesday.
Australian Open: Olympic champ Zheng Qinwen starts her bid for another final on a rainy Day 1
Heavy rain forced the suspension of matches on outside courts about an hour into the first day of the Australian Open.
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Medvedev, Zheng, Ruud and more: Plenty of seeded exits before third round - Women proving stronger at Australian Open
The Australian Open has entered its third round with only 32 players remaining in both the men’s and women’s draws. Initially ...
Qinwen Zheng Exits Early From Australian Open 2025; Mirra Andreeva Fights Back To Advance
World number five Zheng, who won gold at the Paris Olympics last year and reached the final of the season-ending WTA Finals, ...
Australian Open 2025: Day Four highlights, results
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Martina Navratilova calls for more slice backhands after Zheng Qinwen posts “mystifying” Australian Open loss
Navratilova and Lindsay Davenport noted Zheng’s struggle to deal with the maddening variety from opponent Laura Siegemund, leading to a second-round defeat in Melbourne.