LONDON (AP) Zheng Qinwen turned the second top-five seed to lose within the first spherical at Wimbledon on Tuesday when the Olympic gold medalist fell to Katerina Siniakova 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.

The 22-year-old Chinese language participant was the No. 5 seed on the All England Membership and her loss got here hours after third-seeded Jessica Pegula was upset by Elisabetta Cocciaretto.

It was Zheng’s third straight first-round exit at Wimbledon.

Siniakova is a three-time doubles champion on the All England Membership, together with profitable final yr alongside Taylor Townsend.

Siniakova has gained 10 main doubles titles seven with Barbora Krejcikova, two with Townsend, and one with Coco Gauff eventually years French Open.

Krejcikova obtained her Wimbledon singles title protection off to a profitable begin Tuesday.

Siniakova will face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka within the second spherical.

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