Former Wimbledon Champion Rybakina Ousted by Tauson in Third Round

Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, was eliminated in the third round of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships by Denmark's Clara Tauson in a 7-6, 6-3 upset. Rybakina struggled with rain delays, softer court conditions, and missed set points, which Tauson capitalized on to secure her biggest career win and reach the round of 16 for only the second time in a Grand Slam. Tauson, who had never won a match at Wimbledon before, matched Caroline Wozniacki’s record for the furthest a Danish woman has advanced at the tournament and will face either Iga Swiatek or Danielle Collins next. Rybakina's early exit is part of a disappointing year, as she has not advanced past the last 16 in any Grand Slam in 2025, and the loss was compounded by a high number of unforced errors and frustration over her scheduling away from the show courts with roofs. Social media reaction highlighted Rybakina's decline and praised Tauson's composure and fighting spirit. The upset continues a trend of seeded players falling early in the tournament, with only a few top seeds, including world number one Aryna Sabalenka, remaining in contention.