Top Seeds Fall at Wimbledon: Swiatek and Dart Suffer Defeats in Third Round Battles

Top seeds faced unexpected challenges at Wimbledon as World No 1 Iga Swiatek and Britain’s Harriet Dart suffered defeats in hard-fought third-round clashes.

Swiatek, riding a 21-match winning streak, stumbled against Yulia Putintseva in a thrilling match at the prestigious All England Club. After claiming the opening set, Swiatek fell to Putintseva’s relentless play, ultimately succumbing in a nerve-wracking decider that left fans in astonishment.

Meanwhile, Harriet Dart’s campaign came to an end as she battled China’s Xinyu Wang in a marathon match disrupted by rain delays. Dart, who had previously triumphed over Katie Boulter, saw her Wimbledon journey cut short after a gripping duel that tested her resilience.

While Swiatek exits the tournament, Wang’s impressive performances have set the stage for her continued success. Putintseva’s victory and Wang’s triumph over Dart have reshaped the landscape of the women’s singles draw at Wimbledon.

The unexpected exits of top seeds have left tennis enthusiasts on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the thrilling matches yet to come at the All England Club.

In the run-up to the US Open, tennis fans can catch all the action on Sky Sports, where the WTA and ATP Tours are set to deliver more excitement and drama in the world of tennis.