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Mertens upsets Rybakina in Wimbledon 3rd round

Elise Mertens advances to the Wimbledon fourth round after stunning former champion and world No. 2 Elena Rybakina.

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The brief

Elise Mertens defeated Elena Rybakina in the third round of Wimbledon. Rybakina, the 2022 champion and current No. 2 seed, was knocked out of the tournament by Mertens.

Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, BBC, and WTA Tennis emphasizes the magnitude of the upset. Yahoo Sports also notes that defending champion Iga Świątek was eliminated by Alex Eala.

Mertens moves forward to the fourth round of the competition. Coverage does not specify the date or opponent for her next match.

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Quick answers

Who defeated Elena Rybakina?

Elise Mertens defeated Elena Rybakina in the third round.

What is Elena Rybakina's ranking and past record at Wimbledon?

Rybakina is the No. 2 seed and was the Wimbledon champion in 2022.

Which other top player was knocked out?

Defending champion Iga Świątek was knocked out by Alex Eala.

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