Swiatek exits Wimbledon, Eala advances; Serena withdraws from doubles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from Wimbledon in the third round by Alexandra Eala, losing 7-6 (11/9), 6-2 on Centre Court. The match marked Swiatek's earliest exit from a Grand Slam since 2022. Eala's victory sent her to the last 16 for the first time, while second seed Elena Rybakina also exited early. In doubles news, Serena Williams withdrew due to knee issues, after a first-round singles loss. Her sister Venus was also scheduled to compete but was affected by the same withdrawal.
- •Iga Swiatek lost to Alexandra Eala in third round
- •Serena Williams withdraws from doubles due to knee injury
- •Elena Rybakina also eliminated early
- •Eala reaches last 16 for the first time
- •Williams sisters last played doubles at Wimbledon in 2016
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles
"Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, while "heartbroken" Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from the doubles tournament.- Williams sisters withdraw - Williams and her sister Venus were due to play in the doubles first round on Saturday, but Serena announced just hours before the match that her knee had not healed enough to play.
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