Qinwen Zheng was defeated by Laura Siegemund in the second round of the Australian Open, causing a notable upset in the tournament. Zheng commented, "Maybe today is not my day," as she reflected on her performance post-match. Siegemund, ranked 97th, secured victory with scores of 7-6 and 6-3, knocking out the tournament's fifth seed, Zheng. Zheng voiced frustration over receiving two time violations during the match that impacted her serve.