World · 4 July 2026

Swiatek, Rybakina eliminated from Wimbledon in upsets

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Defending champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina were both knocked out of Wimbledon on Saturday in major upsets. Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam winner, lost to Filipina Alexandra Eala, while 2022 champion Rybakina was beaten by Belgium's Elise Mertens. This means Aryna Sabalenka will remain the women's world number one.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 July 2026 at 18:01

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