Qinwen Zheng, the fifth seed and reigning Olympic gold medalist, faced a shocking defeat against unseeded Laura Siegemund in the second round of the Australian Open, marking a historic upset.
At 36 years old, Laura Siegemund's victory makes her the third oldest player to beat a WTA top-5 player at the Australian Open. Notably, only Serena Williams has scored older upsets.
Siegemund's win is significant as she became the first unseeded German woman since 2003 to defeat a top-five seed at the Australian Open, showcasing the unpredictability of the tournament.
The match featured intense competition, with Zheng struggling to maintain her form. Siegemund seized control early, taking the first set in a tiebreak before solidifying her lead in the second set.
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