Katerina Siniakova Stuns No. 5 Seed Zheng Qinwen in Wimbledon Upset
Wow, what a match we witnessed at Wimbledon! On a scorching summer afternoon at the All England Club, Katerina Siniakova delivered one of the biggest shocks of the tournament so far by taking down the No. 5 seed, Zheng Qinwen. I mean, this was truly one of those gritty, unpredictable battles that remind us why we love tennis.
Siniakova, who’s widely known for her doubles dominance—especially with 10 major titles to her name—proved yet again that she’s no slouch in singles either, particularly on grass. She clawed her way back from a set down and even had to fight through a medical timeout before sealing the match 7-5, 4-6, 6-1. The whole thing lasted two hours and 25 minutes, and honestly, it was a rollercoaster ride.
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Zheng started strong and was actually up 5-3 in the first set. She looked poised to take control, but then her serve started slipping, and Siniakova pounced. The Czech broke back-to-back games and snatched the set from right under Zheng’s nose. That swing in momentum was just brutal. Zheng herself admitted later that she let her focus slip during crucial moments, especially while leading. She said, “I should do better in my service game,” and she’s absolutely right—especially on grass, where serve is such a weapon.
The second set saw Zheng make a comeback. She stayed steady and pulled off a beautiful backhand overhead to break Siniakova at 4-all, eventually serving out the set to level things. But Siniakova wasn’t done—not even close. Despite looking physically drained and requiring a medical timeout, she came out blazing in the third set. She broke Zheng early and never looked back, building an insurmountable 5-0 lead before closing it out.
Siniakova was relentless on return, creating 15 break-point chances and converting five. That kind of pressure really wore Zheng down, and it was clear by the third set that she just couldn’t find her rhythm again.
This win was a big moment for Siniakova—not just because of the ranking differential, but also because it showcased her mental toughness and experience on grass. Now she moves on to face Naomi Osaka in the second round, which is sure to be another thrilling matchup.
Honestly, I love how Siniakova keeps proving she’s more than just a doubles specialist. Every time she steps onto grass, she brings something special. Today was another reminder of that.
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