Defending champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon as rising star Alexandra Eala celebrated the greatest win of her career on a day of shocks in the women’s draw.

In front of a host of sporting greats on Centre Court, 21-year-old Filipino Eala produced a fearless display to stun six-time major winner Swiatek in a thrilling third-round contest.

She saved two set points in a nail-biting first-set tie-break before continuing her best run at the All England Club by wrapping up a 7-6 (11-9) 6-2 victory over the world number three.

Swiatek’s unexpected exit came shortly after world number two Elena Rybakina – the 2022 champion – suffered a 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 upset loss against Elise Mertens on Court One.