Rybakina, Swiatek upsets leave Barbora Krejcikova as only former Wimbledon champ in draw
Wimbledon favorites Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek were eliminated in the third round, leaving Barbora Krejcikova as the only former champion remaining in the draw. The tournament is now wide open, with several contenders vying for their first Grand Slam title.
Why it matters
The exit of top seeds highlights the increasing parity and unpredictability in professional women's tennis.
We say it over and over how competitive women’s tennis is, and examples keep coming to prove it. On Saturday, Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek, the 2022 and 2025 Wimbledon champions were defeated by Elise Mertens and Alexandra Eala, respectively.
The article provides a factual account of tournament results and player statistics without political or social commentary.
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