Marie Bouzkova and Emma Navarro, who recently faced off in the Nottingham Open final, both secured wins to advance to the third round of the Ladies’ Singles at Wimbledon 2026. Bouzkova defeated Tyra Caterina Grant in straight sets, while Navarro overcame Oksana Selekhmeteva in three sets, setting up their next stage appearances.
Bouzkova, seeded 21st, overcame an early setback to beat Grant 7-5, 6-3, marking her third Wimbledon third-round entry. She will now face Liudmila Samsonova, who defeated Diana Shnaider in a three-set match. Navarro, on the other hand, triumphed over Selekhmeteva 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, advancing to her third consecutive Wimbledon third round.
In another match, Barbora Krejcikova staged a comeback against Mirra Andreeva, winning 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 after a thrilling battle. Krejcikova, a two-time Grand Slam champion, will now play against Nikola Bartunkova in the third round, who upset Katerina Siniakova to secure her spot in the next stage.
