This most unpredictable of Wimbledons has delivered yet another surprise. Reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys was a lopsided loser in the third round, eliminated 6-3, 6-3 by 104th-ranked Laura Siegemund of Germany on Friday.

Keys' Wimbledon run came to an end against Laura Siegemund, a German player who's been playing professionally since 2006. Here's more background on Siegemund, from her hometown in Germany to her career record.

Madison Keys, the Australian Open champion and No. 6 seed, fell to a performance of craft and mastery of the grass from Laura Siegemund, the German world No. 104.

Madison Keys became the latest top-seeded player to suffer an early loss at Wimbledon, while Naomi Osaka once again exited in the third round.

Madison Keys is set as a -750 favorite in the third round of Wimbledon against Laura Siegemund. / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Madison Keys plays a forehand in the Ladies’ Singles Third Round match against Laura Siegemund of Germany on day five of Wimbledon. Getty Images

Madison Keys exits Wimbledon 2025 in the third round, falling to Laura Siegemund as top seeds continue to tumble in a shocking women's singles draw.

After years of early exits, Laura Siegemund’s steady hand and disruptive style sent Madison Keys home in straight sets, making the 37-year-old the second oldest woman in the draw to reach the fourth round.

No. 6 Madison Keys fell in the third round at Wimbledon after losing in straight sets to Laura Siegemund on Friday.

By Ossian Shine LONDON (Reuters) -Aryna Sabalenka was dragged into a bygone era on Tuesday and tormented for almost three hours on Wimbledon’s Centre Court before finally imposing her 21st-century power game to beat mesmeric Laura Siegemund for a place in the semi-finals.