Welcome to our live coverage from Court 1 of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club as 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina takes on Belgium’s Elise Mertens in a highly anticipated third round clash at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Rybakina looked in command form so far, edging past Katie McNally in straight sets after another convincing first-round win. The Kazakh star will now hope to continue his impressive run and secure a place in the fourth round. Standing in her way is the experienced Elise Mertens, who once again showed her fighting spirit to reach the third round. Although Rybakina has a commanding 7-1 head-to-head lead and has won her last six meetings, Mertens has the consistency and defensive skills that make life difficult on grass. With a spot in the second week of Wimbledon on the line, expect an entertaining showdown between two experienced campaigners. Follow Elena Rybakina vs. Elise Mertens live updates, detailed coverage and key moments from Court 1.
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Jul 4, 2026 06:19:15 PM EST
Elena Rybakina Vs Elise Mertens Live Score, Wimbledon 2026: Rybakina leads
Mertens went toe-to-toe with the Kazakh woman, but now she is on the losing side again. Several mistakes by the Belgian and a super kick from the second seed allowed him to take the lead again.
Jul 4, 2026 06:16:42 PM EST
Elena Rybakina Vs Elise Mertens Live Score, Wimbledon 2026: Rybakina breaks back
This competition is slowly and steadily gaining momentum.
Two double faults from Elise Mertens and a superb shot from deep by Elena Rybakina give the second seed a great opportunity to bounce back.
In the first set we are back at our level.
Jul 4, 2026 06:15:04 PM EST
Elena Rybakina vs. Elise Mertens, online result, Wimbledon 2026: Mertens Break
Big chance for Mertens as she scores 0-30 before Rybakina gets a chance to hit her backhand.
Rybakina saves the first two shots with bright serves, but loses the third after a backhand and Metens gets his first break.
Jul 4, 2026 06:07:41 PM EST
Elena Rybakina vs. Elise Mertens, live broadcast, Wimbledon 2026: Mertens to equalize
Absolutely perfect technique from the Belgian to level the score 3-3 in the first set.
Both of these ladies have the same tossing technique, despite some mistakes, and that’s why we’re still here on serve.
Rybakina was on break point, but Elena’s serve was too good for her to even touch.
Jul 4, 2026 05:53:57 PM EST
Elena Rybakina Vs Elise Mertens Live Score, Wimbledon 2026: Rybakina holds again
Rybakina continues to serve well and, despite some errors, continues to hold and maintain the lead.
There is still a long way to go, but if Rybakina meets top seed Aryna Sabalenka in the final and wins, she will replace the Belarusian as the best player in the world.
Jul 4, 2026 05:47:08 PM EST
Elena Rybakina Vs Elise Mertens Live Score, Wimbledon 2026: Rybakina holds
We are here on Court 1 and Rybakina is giving us a good start.
The Belgian shows she can hit a superb backhand return, but Rybakina’s serve is on point as she sits in second place with 15 points.
Jul 4, 2026 05:42:25 PM EST
Elena Rybakina vs Elise Mertens live broadcast, Wimbledon 2026: personal meetings
Elena Rybakina leads the head-to-head series against Elise Mertens with a score of 7-1.
Their last meeting took place at the Australian Open in January 2026, where Rybakina won with a score of 6-1, 6-3.
Mertens’ only win over Rybakina came at the Madrid Open in 2021.
Jul 4, 2026 05:41:27 PM EST
Elena Rybakina – Elise Mertens, live broadcast, Wimbledon 2026: preview!
Elena Rybakina heads into the third round of Wimbledon 2026 in superb form, edging Katie McNally in straight sets. The 2022 Wimbledon champion looked increasingly comfortable on the grass as the tournament progressed, using her powerful serve and clean ball striking to dominate her opponents. Having already won the Wimbledon trophy once, the Kazakh woman will be looking to continue her fight for the title and secure her place in the fourth round.
Standing in her way is Belgium’s Elise Mertens, one of the most consistent performers on the WTA Tour. Mertens fought back from the set to defeat Maria Timofeeva and book her place in the third round, once again demonstrating her toughness and defensive qualities. While Rybakina has a commanding 7-1 head-to-head lead and has won her last six meetings, Mertens has the experience and tactical awareness to make this a competitive contest if she can absorb the Kazakh’s early aggression.
Jul 4, 2026 05:26:35 PM EST
Elena Rybakina vs. Elise Mertens, live broadcast, Wimbledon 2026: Greetings!
Hello, we are back with another live broadcast of Elena Rybakina taking on Elise Mertens in the third round of the Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles. Follow live results updates and all the key moments on Court 1.
Published: July 4, 2026, 5:27 pm