An early exit of a seeded player

In tennis, an early exit of a seeded player refers to the unexpected defeat of a highly-ranked player in a tournament’s early rounds. A “seed” is a player who has been assigned a specific ranking and is placed accordingly in the tournament’s draw. If a seeded player loses in the early stages of the tournament, it is considered an “early exit.” This can be a surprising and disappointing outcome, as seeded players are generally expected to win their early matches against lower-ranked opponents. Early exits of seeded players can sometimes be attributed to injuries, poor form, or unfavorable match-ups.