Wimbledon tennis: Bianca Andreescu eliminated in 3rd round

WIMBLEDON, United Kingdom –

Canadian Bianca Andreescu was eliminated in the third round of the women’s singles at Wimbledon on Saturday in a three-set loss against Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur.

Jabeur, a Wimbledon finalist last year and sixth seed this year, beat Andreescu 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the round of 16 on the grass tournament.

Unseeded Andreescu from Mississauga, Ontario broke Jabeur in the third set to lead 3-1.

But Jabeur broke back to trail 3-2 before rain interrupted a game that had already been postponed due to weather.

When play resumed with the roof over Center Court, Jabeur held on to serve and leveled at 3-3.

The Tunisian broke Andreescu again, leading 5-4 and serving for the game.

This report from The Canadian Press was first published on July 8, 2023.