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

Wimbledon 2026 sees a wave of upsets as No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina and defending champion Iga Świątek both exit in the third round.

By · Published July 6, 2026 at 12:46 UTC · Updated July 6, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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📍 How it ended

No. 2 seed and former champion Elena Rybakina was upset by Elise Mertens in the third round of Wimbledon. Mertens won the match to reach the fourth round.

Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.

The story so far

No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, has been eliminated from the tournament in the third round by Elise Mertens. Simultaneously, defending champion Iga Świątek was knocked out of the competition by Alex Eala.

Coverage from outlets including the BBC, The New York Times, and ESPN emphasizes the shock nature of these upsets. WTA Tennis reports that Mertens has now advanced to the fourth round of the tournament.

Further reporting will likely track the progress of Elise Mertens and Alex Eala as they advance following the exit of the top seeds.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 50d ago.

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The obvious questions

Who defeated Elena Rybakina?

Elise Mertens defeated Elena Rybakina in the third round.

What was Elena Rybakina's seeding in the tournament?

Rybakina entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed.

Who knocked out the defending champion Iga Świątek?

Alex Eala defeated Iga Świątek.

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Wimbledon 2026 Elena Rybakina Elise Mertens Iga Świątek Alex Eala

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