Top seeds Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina upset at Wimbledon 2026

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Top seeds Iga Świątek and Elena Rybakina upset at Wimbledon 2026
Summary

The 2026 Wimbledon third round concluded with notable upsets as second seed Elena Rybakina and third seed Iga Świątek were eliminated at the All England Club. Świątek lost to Alexandra Eala in a hard-fought match, finishing 7-6(9), 6-2, marking her earliest Grand Slam exit since 2024. Rybakina faced a similar fate, falling to Elise Mertens, 7-6(4), 6-1. Last year's finalist Amanda Anisimova was also ousted by Madison Keys, with a score of 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. In men's singles, Daniil Medvedev lost to Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets, while Tommy Paul was defeated by Hubert Hurkacz. The fourth round is set to begin on July 5, featuring top players including Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.

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  • Iga Świątek loses to Alexandra Eala 7-6(9), 6-2
  • Elena Rybakina falls to Elise Mertens 7-6(4), 6-1
  • Amanda Anisimova is defeated by Madison Keys 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
  • Daniil Medvedev loses to Jan-Lennard Struff 7-6(4), 7-6(5), 7-5
  • Fourth round matches begin on July 5, 2026.
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  • 3:10 AMYahoo SportsBiggest Third-Round Upsets at Wimbledon 2026, Featuring Amanda Anisimova, Iga Świątek, Tommy Paul
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The 2026 Wimbledon third round is in the books, with several high-profile players exiting over the past two days. Second seed Elena Rybakina and third seed Iga Świątek headlined a list of players knocked out in the round of 32 at the All England Club.

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