Wimbledon Upset: Zheng Qinwen Eliminated
In a surprising turn of events at Wimbledon, Zheng Qinwen has joined the list of top seeds eliminated in the early rounds, falling to unseeded player Kateřina Siniaková on Tuesday. The match concluded with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-1, marking Zheng’s exit as the seventh seeded woman to depart in the first round of this year’s tournament. This adds to the drama already unfolding in the women’s draw, which also witnessed the upset of third seed Jessica Pegula.
Match Highlights
Despite Siniaková’s lower world ranking of No. 81—compared to Zheng’s standing within the top seeds—she showcased her formidable skills throughout the match. Zheng initially held a promising 5-3 lead, yet a series of aggressive plays from Siniaková turned the tide. After an initial struggle where she lost her serve, Siniaková surged with two crucial breaks to claim the first set.
In the following set, Zheng exhibited greater determination, drawing on her resilience as she took a medical timeout, which appeared to disrupt Siniaková’s momentum. After breaking serve at 4-4 and then holding to win the set, Zheng hinted at a possible comeback. However, the deciding set quickly turned lopsided, with Siniaková taking charge and establishing a commanding 5-0 lead. While Zheng managed to avoid a shutout, Siniaková’s decisive game to love concluded the match.
Looking Ahead
This victory sets Siniaková up for a second-round clash against Naomi Osaka, while Zheng joins a growing list of early exits that includes notable names such as McCartney Kessler, Paula Badosa, Jelena Ostapenko, Karolina Muchová, Marta Kostyuk, and Jessica Pegula, all knocked out in the initial stage of the tournament in a fiercely competitive women’s draw at Wimbledon.
