Mertens Upsets Rybakina at Wimbledon | Pro Tennis News

Elise Mertens, ranked 25th, stunned second-seeded Elena Rybakina with a straight-sets victory at Wimbledon, advancing to the fourth round for the second straight year. Mertens won 7-6 (7-5) in the first set, including a crucial tiebreak, then cruised to a 6-1 second set, showcasing improved serve and relentless pressure. Rybakina, the 2022 champion, suffered her second consecutive third-round exit — a surprising turn given her past dominance, especially her 7-1 record against Mertens, including a recent straight-sets win in January. Mertens now eyes a showdown with 21st-seeded Marie Bouzková, poised to extend her Wimbledon run. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af00faa6521dc9a4