Wimbledon sees major upsets as Swiatek, Rybakina exit and Serena Williams withdraws

Defending champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated in the third round of Wimbledon, losing 7‑6(9) 6‑2 to 29th‑seeded Filipina Alexandra Eala, who became the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. Second seed Elena Rybakina fell to Belgian Elise Mertens 7‑6(4) 6‑1, ending her bid for a quarter‑final and a possible rise to world No. 1.

American legend Serena Williams withdrew from the scheduled women's doubles with sister Venus after a knee injury, posting a heartfelt Instagram message about her disappointment. Other U.S. players saw mixed results, with qualifier Ashlyn Krueger advancing and Emma Navarro exiting. The upsets highlighted the depth of the women’s draw and marked a rare day of dramatic surprises at the All England Club.