Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek is eliminated in the third round after losing to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala in straight sets at the All England Club. Across reports, the score is given as 7-6(9) 6-2, with Eala winning a tight first set before taking control in the second. The result ends Swiatek’s title defence and makes Eala the first player from the Philippines to reach the Wimbledon fourth round, securing a place in the last 16. Multiple outlets describe the match as a key upset on Saturday, with Eala’s performance framed as one of the biggest wins of her career.
Several sources also note broader shock outcomes on the same day. Yahoo Sports and Business Standard report that world number two Elena Rybakina also crashes out at Wimbledon 2026, alongside other high-profile exits mentioned by Yahoo Sports. Swiatek is also quoted as responding calmly after the loss, saying she is focused on regaining her best form.
