Wimbledon 2026: Elena Rybakina knocked out in third round by Elise Mertens
Wimbledon 2026 sees major shifts in the women's draw as high-seeded players, including Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek, exit in the third round.
The story so far
Rybakina, the 2022 champion, was defeated by Elise Mertens. Defending champion Swiatek was knocked out in her match against Alexandra Eala.
Coverage from outlets including The New York Times, BBC, and WTA Tennis highlights these results as significant upsets in the tournament. Reports identify the athletes involved and specify the round in which the losses occurred.
Attention now shifts to the fourth round of the tournament as the remaining competitors continue play. It is not yet specified how the brackets will be restructured following these departures.
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Coverage (7)
- Britain Wimbledon Tennis Journal-News.com · 48d ago
- Wimbledon shockers: Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek upset in third round USA Today · 48d ago
- Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek loses in 3rd round to Alexandra Eala Manistee News Advocate · 48d ago
- Mertens stuns former champion Rybakina to reach Wimbledon fourth round WTA Tennis · 48d ago
- Elena Rybakina, Wimbledon champion in 2022, stunned by Elise Mertens in third round The New York Times · 48d ago
- Wimbledon: Elise Mertens beats No. 2 Elena Rybakina, Alex Eala knocks out defending champion Iga Świątek Yahoo Sports · 48d ago
- Wimbledon 2026: Elena Rybakina knocked out in third round by Elise Mertens BBC · 48d ago
The obvious questions
Who defeated Elena Rybakina?
Elise Mertens defeated Elena Rybakina in the third round.
Which defending champion was eliminated?
Iga Swiatek, the defending champion, was eliminated in the third round.
Who defeated Iga Swiatek?
Alexandra Eala defeated Iga Swiatek.
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