Wimbledon 2026 results: Iga Swiatek beaten by Alexandra Eala, Elena Rybakina out
Defending champion Iga Swiatek is eliminated from Wimbledon in a stunning upset by Alexandra Eala.
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Defending champion Iga Swiatek has been eliminated from Wimbledon 2026 after losing in the third round to Alexandra Eala. Elena Rybakina has also exited the tournament following a loss to Mertens.
Coverage from ABC News, BBC, The Guardian, and WTA Tennis characterizes the results as significant upsets. WTA Tennis specifically notes that Eala’s victory makes history for the Philippines.
With the defending champion and another top contender out, the tournament draw has shifted. Attention is expected to turn to the upcoming matches for Eala and Mertens.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.
Quick answers
Who defeated Iga Swiatek?
Alexandra Eala.
What round did Swiatek lose in?
The third round.
Which other top player exited Wimbledon?
Elena Rybakina, who lost to Mertens.
Coverage (4)
- Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek loses in 3rd round to Alexandra Eala ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 46d ago
- Eala dethrones Swiatek at Wimbledon to make new history for the Philippines WTA Tennis · 46d ago
- Wimbledon 2026 results: Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek BBC · 46d ago
- Swiatek and Rybakina out of Wimbledon as Eala and Mertens pull off upset wins The Guardian · 46d ago
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