Zheng Qinwen Upset in Australian Open Second Round

In a stunning upset at the Australian Open, fifth seed Qinwen Zheng was eliminated in the second round by Germany's Laura Siegemund, losing 7-6 (7-3), 6-3. Zheng, a previous finalist and Olympic gold medallist, expressed frustration over time violations during the match, stating, "Maybe today is not my day," and acknowledged her poor decision-making in crucial moments. Meanwhile, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faced a tough match but advanced after a comeback against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, winning 6-3, 7-5. Two-time winner Naomi Osaka also progressed, rallying from a set down to defeat Karolina Muchova. The early rounds of the tournament have seen significant surprises, with Zheng's loss marking the highest-ranked player to be knocked out so far. Title contender Coco Gauff is set to compete later in the tournament.