Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek upset in Wimbledon third round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Elena Rybakina, the second seed and former champion, was defeated by Elise Mertens 7-6 (4), 6-1 in the third round of Wimbledon on July 4. This loss marks Rybakina's second consecutive early exit from a Grand Slam tournament. Iga Swiatek also exited, losing to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala 7-6 (9), 6-2. Eala's victory is historic, as she becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles event. Mertens will face Naomi Osaka next, while Eala will meet Jasmine Paolini.
- •Rybakina lost to Mertens in straight sets on Court No 1.
- •Swiatek beaten by Eala on Centre Court.
- •Mertens will play Naomi Osaka in the next round.
- •Eala faces Jasmine Paolini next.
- •Both upsets reshuffle the women's title race.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon shockers: Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek upset in third round
- 3:15 PMThe Guardian Sport — Swiatek and Rybakina stunned at Wimbledon as Eala and Mertens pull off upset wins
"Defending champion Swiatek ousted in straight sets World No 2 Rybakina undone by Belgian No 25 seed Wimbledon’s bottom half of the women’s draw was blown wide open on Saturday as the defending champion, Iga Swiatek, and the world No 2, Elena Rybakina, crashed out in third-round upsets. Swiatek’s title defence came to an end at the hands of the rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala, who undid the Pole in straight sets 7-6 (9), 6-2 while the Belgian 25th seed Elise Mertens dismantled Rybakina on a dramatic day at SW19. Continue reading...
"Alexandra Eala made Philippine tennis history, while Elise Mertens' upset of Elena Rybakina reshaped the women's title race.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 4:12 PMWimbledon shockers: Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek upset in third round
Alexandra Eala made Philippine tennis history, while Elise Mertens' upset of Elena Rybakina reshaped the women's title race.
- The Guardian SportJul 4, 2026, 3:15 PMSwiatek and Rybakina stunned at Wimbledon as Eala and Mertens pull off upset wins
Defending champion Swiatek ousted in straight sets World No 2 Rybakina undone by Belgian No 25 seed Wimbledon’s bottom half of the women’s draw was blown wide open on Saturday as the defending champion, Iga Swiatek, and the world No 2, Elena Rybakina, crashed out in third-round upsets. Swiatek’s title defence came to an end at the hands of the rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala, who undid the Pole in straight sets 7-6 (9), 6-2 while the Belgian 25th seed Elise Mertens dismantled Rybakina on a dramatic day at SW19. Continue reading...
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