John Cain Arena, Melbourne, January 17, 2025 - Match Report 'Game by Game' Round 3 Australia Open: Anastasia PAVLYUCHENKOVA vs. Laura SIEGEMUND . Laura Siegemund and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova met in a lopsided third-round match at the Australian Open today.

“I tried not to do too many fancy things, but really stick with my clear plan,” is how Laura Siegemund explained her second-round upset of Zheng Qinwen, the second-place finisher at last year’s Australian Open.

Laura Siegemund is overcome with emotion after earning an upset victory over No. 5 Zheng Qinwen to reach the third round at the Australian Open.

The German veteran gave heartfelt thanks to partner Antonio Zucca, who also serves as her coach, after shocking 2024 finalist Zheng Qinwen on John Cain Arena Wendesday afternoon.

German veteran Laura Siegemund has powered past reigning Australian Open finalist Qinwen Zheng in straight sets to deliver the most dramatic upset of the first four days at Melbourne Park.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka held on for a tough second-round win at the Australian Open on Wednesday, but last year's finalist Zheng Qinwen became the first Top 10 seed to fall this week.

Rising star Qinwen Zheng lost in the second round to 36-year-old Laura Siegemund, ranked 97. How did the German unseat last year's finalist?

In the Round of 32 at the Australian Open on Thursday, Laura Siegemund (ranked No. 97) takes on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (No. 32).Pavlyuchenkova enters the Round of 32 after her three-set win on

Coco Gauff moved into the fourth round at Melbourne Park with a straightforward victory over Leylah Fernandez.

Highlights of the sixth day of the Australian Open on Friday (all times GMT): 1355 DRAPER EDGES VUKIC British 15th seed Jack Draper had to dig deep to beat local favourite Aleksandar Vukic 6-4 2-6 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(8) in the third round to set up a clash with Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz.

John Cain Arena, Melbourne, January 17, 2025 - Match Report 'Game by Game' Round 3 Australia Open: Anastasia PAVLYUCHENKOVA vs. Laura SIEGEMUND . Laura Siegemund and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova met in a lopsided third-round match at the Australian Open today.