The upsets continue at Wimbledon 2025, with Laura Siegemund's stunning victory over Madison Keys being the latest shock. The 37-year-old German veteran displayed remarkable resilience and tactical prowess to defeat the No. 6 seed and reigning Australian Open champion 6-3, 6-3. This victory marks Siegemund's first-ever appearance in the fourth round of Wimbledon, a significant milestone in her career.
Keys, who had been considered a strong contender after her Australian Open triumph, struggled to find her rhythm against Siegemund's disruptive style. The American committed 31 unforced errors, a testament to the pressure applied by her opponent. Siegemund, on the other hand, showcased her experience and composure, converting five of her 13 break points and saving three of four against Keys.
Siegemund's victory is not just a personal triumph but also contributes to the narrative of a topsy-turvy tournament that has seen numerous high seeds fall early. Keys is the fifth member of the top six seeds in the women's event to suffer a surprise exit. In fact, Keys's defeat marked the 11th for a Top 10 player in singles so far this Wimbledon. The women's draw has already witnessed the elimination of No. 2 Coco Gauff, No. 3 Jessica Pegula, No. 5 Zheng Qinwen, and No. 9 Paula Badosa in the first round, with No. 4 Jasmine Paolini falling in the second.
The men's side has also seen its share of upsets, with No. 3 Alexander Zverev, No. 7 Lorenzo Musetti, No. 8 Holger Rune, and No. 9 Danill Medvedev all losing in the first round. No. 4 seed Jack Draper was also upset in the second round.
Siegemund, currently ranked No. 104 in the world, is proving to be a formidable opponent, having already defeated former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez in the second round. Her steady performance and ability to save break points have been crucial to her success.
For Keys, the loss is a disappointing setback after her strong start to the year. The Australian Open champion had won 13 of her 14 Grand Slam matches this year before facing Siegemund.
Looking ahead, Siegemund will face lucky loser Solana Sierra of Argentina in the fourth round. Sierra, ranked No. 101, had lost in qualifying but entered the main draw as a replacement and is now enjoying a remarkable run.
