Wimbledon 2026: Elena Rybakina knocked out in third round by Elise Mertens
Top seeds fall as Wimbledon 2026 sees early upsets in the women's draw
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The brief
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion and second seed, was eliminated in the third round by Elise Mertens. Iga Świątek, the defending champion, also lost in the third round to Alex Eala. Coverage emphasizes the unexpected nature of these early exits.
Reports from SFGATE, USA Today, The New York Times, WTA Tennis, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and BBC News all highlight the shock value of these upsets. Mertens' victory is noted as a significant achievement, advancing her to the fourth round. The next rounds will determine how these upsets affect the tournament's dynamics.
Coverage does not yet specify who will face Mertens in the fourth round.
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Quick answers
Who defeated Elena Rybakina at Wimbledon 2026?
Elise Mertens defeated Elena Rybakina in the third round.
Who defeated Iga Świątek at Wimbledon 2026?
Alex Eala defeated Iga Świątek in the third round.
What round did Elena Rybakina lose in at Wimbledon 2026?
Elena Rybakina lost in the third round.
Coverage (7)
- No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina loses in Wimbledon 3rd round to Elise Mertens SFGATE · 1d ago
- Wimbledon shockers: Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek upset in third round USA Today · 1d ago
- Elena Rybakina, Wimbledon champion in 2022, stunned by Elise Mertens in third round The New York Times · 1d ago
- Mertens stuns former champion Rybakina to reach Wimbledon fourth round WTA Tennis · 1d ago
- Wimbledon: Elise Mertens beats No. 2 Elena Rybakina, Alex Eala knocks out defending champion Iga Świątek Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- No. 2 Rybakina upset by Mertens in Wimbledon 3rd round ESPN · 1d ago
- Wimbledon 2026: Elena Rybakina knocked out in third round by Elise Mertens BBC · 1d ago
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