Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina knocked out at Wimbledon

Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina knocked out at Wimbledon

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Defending champion Iga Swiatek and 2022 winner Elena Rybakina fell in stunning upsets in the third round Saturday at Wimbledon.

Poland's Swiatek, the No. 3 seed, was ousted 7-6 (9), 6-2 by up-and-comer Alexandra Eala, the No. 29 seed. Belgium's Elise Mertens shocked No. 2 seed Rybakina, 7-6 (4), 6-1.

Rybakina won the Australian Open in January and hoped to add