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Wimbledon 2026: Elena Rybakina knocked out in third round by Elise Mertens

Wimbledon's women's draw is upended as defending champion Iga Swiatek and former winner Elena Rybakina exit in the third round.

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🇬🇧 English Jul 4, 16:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 6, 13:15 UTC · La Gazzetta dello Sport

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The brief

Major upsets have occurred during the third round of the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Coverage identifies that defending champion Iga Swiatek lost to Alexandra Eala, while former champion Elena Rybakina was defeated by Elise Mertens. Rybakina, who won Wimbledon in 2022 and is ranked No. 2, was eliminated as Mertens advanced to the fourth round.

Reporting from USA Today and Yahoo Sports characterizes the outcomes as significant shocks to the bracket. WTA Tennis and The New York Times detail Mertens' victory over Rybakina, while WPXI and Manistee News Advocate note the specific defeat of the defending champion Swiatek by Eala. The results confirm a reshuffling of the tournament's remaining contenders.

Mertens proceeds to the fourth round following her win, while the early exits of both top seeds signal a volatile competition.

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Quick answers

Who eliminated defending champion Iga Swiatek?

Alexandra Eala defeated Iga Swiatek in the third round.

Who beat Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon 2026?

Elise Mertens defeated Elena Rybakina in the third round.

What round did these upsets occur in?

Both losses took place during the third round of the tournament.

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Wimbledon 2026 Elena Rybakina Iga Swiatek Elise Mertens Alexandra Eala

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