Wimbledon 2025 continued its streak of surprises as Germany’s Laura Siegemund pulled off a stunning third-round upset on Friday. She defeated sixth seed Madison Keys 6-3, 6-3, sending the reigning Australian Open champion out of the tournament.

One Top Six Seed Left Standing

After Keys’ early exit, only top seed Aryna Sabalenka remains among the top six women in the draw. Sabalenka survived a tight battle against Britain’s Emma Raducanu, winning 7-6 (6), 6-4 in front of a lively Centre Court crowd. The rest—Coco Gauff (No. 2), Jessica Pegula (No. 3), Jasmine Paolini (No. 4), and Zheng Qinwen (No. 5)—had already crashed out before the first week ended.

The men’s tournament also saw its fair share of surprises. A record 13 seeded players lost in the first round, setting a new Wimbledon benchmark.

Siegemund Keeps Calm, Embraces Pressure

Siegemund admitted the match wasn’t perfect. Still, she handled the big moments better. “At times, it wasn’t the best quality, let’s say. But I managed, and in the end, it’s just important to find solutions and I did that well. Kept my nerves in the end,” she said. She then joked, “There are always nerves. If you don’t have nerves in this moment, you’re probably dead.”

Keys’ Sloppy Performance Costs Her the Match

Madison Keys came into Wimbledon on a high after winning the Australian Open in January. Although she never reached the semifinals at Wimbledon, she had twice made it to the quarterfinals. Many expected her to go deep this year.

However, her match against Siegemund turned into a one-sided affair. It was a battle of contrasting styles—Keys’ power against Siegemund’s spins and slices. But Keys couldn’t find consistency. She made 31 unforced errors, while Siegemund only made 11.

When the match ended with a wide backhand return from Keys, Siegemund celebrated with a broad smile. She lifted her arms and jumped for joy. “You can’t not be happy when you beat a great player like Madison,” she said.

A Rare Run for Siegemund

This victory marked a big moment in Siegemund’s career. Before 2025, she had never gone past the second round at Wimbledon and held a 2-5 record at the All England Club. In fact, across 28 Grand Slam appearances, she had reached the third round only once—at the 2020 French Open, where she advanced to the quarterfinals.

Now, at 37, Siegemund is the oldest woman left in the tournament. She credits her calm mindset for her success. “There is technically no pressure for me,” she explained. “I try to remember that I only play for myself. I don’t feel like I need to prove anything anymore. My boyfriend often tells me that.”