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

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