China’s Zheng Qinwen has stated that she was taken by surprise after being penalized for time violation during the Australian Open. The 22-year-old suffered a shocking exit from the first Grand Slam of the year on Wednesday where she lost in the second round to Germany’s Laura Siegemund in straight sets with a score of 7-6,

Zheng Qinwen, last year’s beaten Australian Open finalist, became the highest seed to fall so far in this year’s tournament after she was stunned by world No. 97 Laura Siegemund in the second round.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka survived a first Australian Open test, but last year’s beaten finalist Qinwen Zheng suffered a shock second-round exit. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.