Upset at Australian Open: Inglis Defeats Siegemund in Marathon Match

Australien’s Maddison Inglis Pulls Off Stunning Victory Over Laura Siegemund

Melbourne, Australia – In a dramatic clash at the Australian Open, unseeded Maddison Inglis (WR #168) upset former world number three Laura Siegemund (WR #48) in a thrilling four-set encounter, 6:4, 6:7, 7:6, 6:7. The upset marks the end of the road for the last remaining German woman in the tournament.

Inglis Stuns Siegemund in Marathon Match

The Australian qualifier found herself up against it from the start, as Siegemund grabbed an early 3-0 lead. Despite fighting back, Inglis had to work hard to win the opening set 6:4, with the support of the home crowd.

Laura Siegemund, however, is no stranger to fighting her way back into matches. Earlier in the tournament, she overturned a 0:6 first-set deficit against Ludmilla Samsonova. Today was no different as she fought back from 5:2 down to edge the second set in a tiebreak, 7:6.

Match Turns Heated Over Time Violations

The drama unfolded in the third set, withSiegemund breaking early and leading 5:3. Serving for the match at 5:4, she received a crucial warning for a time violation. In an apparent protest, Siegemund made a show of serving on time, only to receive another warning. Her frustration grew, and the home crowd’s enthusiasm only heightened the tension.

The Australian took full advantage, winning the set on a tiebreak, 7:6. Both players traded blows in the fourth set, and it was Inglis who kept her composure long enough to close out the match on her fourth match point, 6:7 in the tiebreak.

By the Numbers

• Match Duration: 3 hours, 20 minutes
• Total Points: Inglis 146, Siegemund 139
• Break Points Won: Inglis 6/15, Siegemund 4/9

Laura Siegemund’s Australian Open Run Ends

Upon her victory, Maddison Inglis paid tribute to her opponent: “Laura is an incredible player and fighter. I’m glad I could come out on top today, but it was a real battle out there.”

This loss marks the end of the German challenge at the first Grand Slam of the year.

What’s Next for Maddison Inglis?

Having caused a major upset, Maddison Inglis will now face either Paola Buv (ITA) or Wang Qiang (CHN) in the third round. With her newfound confidence and this impressive victory, the Australian will fancy her chances of continuing her run in Melbourne.

Did You Know?

Maddison Inglis is the third Australian woman in the last four years to reach the third round at the Australian Open, following Ashleigh Barty and Daria Gavrilova.

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