Reigning champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina were knocked out of Wimbledon as seeds continued to tumble from the draw before the start of the second week.
Swiatek, who thrashed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in last year’s Wimbledon final to win her sixth grand slam ****** le, fell to the 29th seed Alexandra Eala on Centre Court, with the 21-year-old making history for the Philippines by reaching the fourth round.
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It came after former Wimbledon champion Rybakina was also knocked out, following a third-round defeat to Elise Mertens. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka now faces a blockbuster against Naomi Osaka after two of her biggest rivals exited the tournament.
Meanwhile, reigning men’s champion and top seed Jannik Sinner is gathering form after a slow start at the Championships, while seventh seed Novak Djokovic remains a possible semi-final opponent for the Italian as the 39-year-old bids to win a record-breaking 25th grand slam ****** le
Swiatek, who thrashed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 in last year’s Wimbledon final to win her sixth grand slam ****** le, fell to the 29th seed Alexandra Eala on Centre Court, with the 21-year-old making history for the Philippines by reaching the fourth round.
Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: Latest scores and updates from SW19
It came after former Wimbledon champion Rybakina was also knocked out, following a third-round defeat to Elise Mertens. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka now faces a blockbuster against Naomi Osaka after two of her biggest rivals exited the tournament.
Meanwhile, reigning men’s champion and top seed Jannik Sinner is gathering form after a slow start at the Championships, while seventh seed Novak Djokovic remains a possible semi-final opponent for the Italian as the 39-year-old bids to win a record-breaking 25th grand slam ****** le
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