Advantage Sabalenka? Swiatek & Rybakina out in Wimbledon shocks
BBC Sport·July 4, 2026

Elena Rybakina has been eliminated from Wimbledon in the third round, losing in straight sets to Elise Mertens. Rybakina's defeat makes her the highest seed to fall at the tournament so far. Her loss, along with that of Iga Swiatek, may give other competitors an advantage, including Aryna Sabalenka. The upsets have significantly altered the women's singles landscape at Wimbledon.
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