KREJCIKOVA'S REIGN OVER

Defending champion falls to Navarro as upsets continue to plague women's draw

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Barbora Krejcikova's reign as Wimbledon champion came to a tearful end on July 5 as the Czech slumped to a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 defeat against American 10th seed Emma Navarro.

Krejcikova appeared to be struggling with injury in the closing stages and wept on Court One as Navarro took advantage to cause the latest upset in the women's tournament following the exits of five of the top six seeds.

The 29-year-old had to fight back from a set down to beat rising star Alexandra Eala in the first round before another tense three-set win over Caroline Dolehide in the second round.

There would be no dramatic escape for Krejcikova this time, with the 17th seed's fitness problems finally catching up with her.

The world No. 16 joins a long list of high seeds to crash out of the women's tournament, including Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Jasmine Paolini, Zheng Qinwen and Madison Keys.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the last of the top six seeds still standing at the All England Club.

Eighth seed Iga Swiatek is also in the fray, after delivering a clinical display in the 6-2, 6-3 win over Danielle Collins on July 5.

Former champion Elena Rybakina also joined the exodus after losing to Denmark's Clara Tauson 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 in the third round.