Five Top Seeds Exit Wimbledon Women’s Draw Early

Madison Keys, the reigning Australian Open champion and sixth seed at Wimbledon 2025, was upset in the third round by Germany's Laura Siegemund, ranked 104th, losing 6-3, 6-3 in a match marked by Keys' 31 unforced errors. Siegemund, at 37 the oldest woman remaining in the women's draw, advanced to her first Wimbledon fourth round, demonstrating composure and strategic play against Keys' inconsistent performance. This loss continued a pattern of early exits among top women seeds, with five of the top six eliminated, leaving only world number one Aryna Sabalenka still in contention. Keys, who has yet to surpass the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 11 attempts, was unable to capitalize on her breakthrough 2025 season, which included her maiden Grand Slam title earlier this year and a French Open quarterfinal. Siegemund praised her ability to stay calm under pressure and highlighted her lack of pressure to prove anything, which contrasted with Keys' struggles during the match. Siegemund will face Argentine lucky loser Solana Sierra next, who has become one of the tournament's surprise stories.