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Eala Topples Swiatek as Wimbledon Women’s Draw Explodes and Djokovic Sets Wimbledon Wins Record

Shocks to the women's draw have opened the path to the later rounds for lower‑ranked players.

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Jul 4, 2026; London, United Kingdom; Elena Rybakina (KAZ) reacts after missing a shot against Elise Mertens (BEL) (not pictured) on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2026 Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her third round match against Philippines' Alexandra Eala REUTERS/Toby Melville

Overview

  • Alexandra Eala stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets on Saturday, winning 7-6(11-9), 6-2 to reach the fourth round for the first time at a major.
  • Eala became the first player from the Philippines in the Open Era to reach the second week of a Grand Slam and said the win felt like a milestone for her country and family.
  • Elise Mertens upset second seed Elena Rybakina on Saturday, a result that removed a top contender and, according to reporting, ensured Aryna Sabalenka will keep the world No. 1 ranking after the tournament.
  • Naomi Osaka then beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Sunday to reach her first Wimbledon quarter-final, further reshaping the title picture in the opened women's half of the draw.
  • On the men's side Novak Djokovic extended the Wimbledon record for men's match‑wins to 106 with a fourth‑round victory on Sunday, keeping his bid for another major alive.