Day 6 of Wimbledon 2026 turned into one of the most dramatic days of the tournament so far, with second seed Elena Rybakina and Iga Swiatek both crashing out in the third round. The bigger shock came from teenager Alex Eala, who pulled off an incredible win over the defending champion on Centre Court to reach the next round.
Rybakina and Swiatek stunned in round three
Elena Rybakina, seeded second in the women's draw, was knocked out of Wimbledon 2026 in the third round, joining Iga Swiatek among the big names to exit early this year. Their defeats mean two of the tournament's most closely watched contenders are already out of the running for the title before the tournament even reaches its second week.
Alex Eala's stunning Centre Court upset
The day's standout moment belonged to Alex Eala, who beat the defending women's champion in a Centre Court clash to book her place in the next round. The result ranks among the biggest upsets of this year's Championships, with Eala overcoming the reigning title holder in front of one of the sport's most famous crowds.
Arthur Fery battles through nosebleeds to reach round four
In the men's draw, Arthur Fery advanced to the fourth round after a five-set battle against Zizou Bergs. Fery had to fight through three separate nosebleeds during the match but still managed to see off Bergs in the deciding set, sealing one of the grittiest wins of the tournament so far.
Serena Williams pulls out of women's doubles
Away from the singles action, Serena Williams has withdrawn from the women's doubles event, where she was due to partner her sister Venus Williams, because of a knee injury. The sisters will no longer compete together in the doubles draw at this year's Championships as a result.
Wimbledon 2026 so far
This year's Championships at the All England Club have drawn some of the sport's biggest names, with Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner among the players in action across the draw. With Rybakina, Swiatek and the defending women's champion already out inside the first week, the path to the title has opened up considerably as the tournament heads into its second week.
