
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek and former winner Elena Rybakina experienced unexpected early exits at Wimbledon, resulting in significant upsets in the tournament, according to Punch.
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Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, 25, has been eliminated from the tournament, failing to recover from a disappointing last-16 defeat at the French Open, where she is a four-time winner, according to Vanguard Sports.
Vanguard Sports·July 4, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Former champion Elena Rybakina was eliminated from Wimbledon, where she aimed to secure her second title following her victory at the Australian Open in January. The news was reported by Vanguard Sports.
Vanguard Sports·July 4, 2026 at 2:03 PMIga Swiatek's attempt to defend her Wimbledon title ended in the third round after she was defeated by Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. Additionally, Serena Williams announced her withdrawal from the doubles tournament, expressing that she was "heartbroken" about the decision.
IOL·July 4, 2026 at 4:15 PMIn a surprising upset at Wimbledon, Iga Swiatek, the Polish third seed and defending champion, was defeated by rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala with a score of 7-6(9) 6-2 in the third round. The match, described as a fierce battle, took place at the All England Club on Saturday.
TimesLIVE·July 4, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Serena Williams has withdrawn from her planned return to Wimbledon doubles, where she was set to compete alongside her sister Venus Williams, due to a knee injury. This decision marks an early end to her participation in the tournament. Additionally, Iga Swiatek has also been eliminated from the competition, according to Naija News.
Naija News·July 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Wimbledon doubles due to a knee injury, which has brought her highly anticipated comeback to an end. The announcement was described as emotional, highlighting the significance of her return to the tournament.
Punch·July 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM