Wimbledon 2026: Bouzkova, Navarro reach third round with contrasting wins
Synopsis
Wimbledon 2026 is already delivering drama: Bouzkova and Navarro — who met in the Nottingham final just two weeks ago — are both through to the third round via contrasting paths, while Krejcikova needed seven match points to stun No. 5 seed Andreeva in an all-time Wimbledon thriller. The draw is wide open.
Key Takeaways
21 seed) defeated qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant 7-5, 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon third round for the third time .
Emma Navarro rallied from a set down to beat Oksana Selekhmeteva 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 , reaching the third round for the third consecutive year .
Navarro has won 14 of her last 18 tour-level matches and faces either Kostyuk or Blinkova next.
Barbora Krejcikova beat No.
5 seed Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 , needing seven match points to advance.
Krejcikova will face compatriot Nikola Bartunkova in an all-Czech third-round clash.
Bouzkova next plays Liudmila Samsonova , last year's Wimbledon quarterfinalist, who upset No.
15 seed Diana Shnaider .
Marie Bouzkova and Emma Navarro — who contested the final of the Nottingham Open just a fortnight ago — both advanced to the Ladies' Singles third round of Wimbledon 2026 at the All England Club in London on Thursday, 2 July, but via very different routes. While Bouzkova cruised through in straight sets, Navarro had to dig deep across three sets to secure her place in the next round.
Bouzkova Battles Back to Third Round
No. 21 seed Marie Bouzkova recovered from an early break in the first set to defeat Italian qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant 7-5, 6-3, reaching the Wimbledon third round for the third time in her career. The Czech has now compiled a 7-2 record on grass this season, a surface on which she has historically excelled — her best Grand Slam result remains a quarterfinal run at Wimbledon in 2022.
Next up for Bouzkova is Liudmila Samsonova, who made her own statement by upsetting No. 15 seed Diana Shnaider 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Samsonova was a Wimbledon quarterfinalist last year and holds a 3-2 head-to-head advantage over Bouzkova on the WTA Tour overall, though Bouzkova claimed their only previous grass-court encounter.
Navarro Rallies from a Set Down
Emma Navarro showed her resilience, coming from a set down to defeat Oksana Selekhmeteva 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach the Wimbledon third round for the third consecutive year. The American, who lost to Bouzkova in the Nottingham final, has been in strong form — winning 14 of her past 18 tour-level matches. She reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon in 2024 and the fourth round in 2025.
Navarro will next face either No. 12 seed Marta Kostyuk or Anna Blinkova in the third round.
Krejcikova Survives Seven Match Points in All-Czech Drama
In a match played on Wednesday, two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova produced a stunning comeback to eliminate No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in a high-tension contest that required seven match points before Krejcikova finally sealed it. The win sets up an all-Czech third-round tie against compatriot Nikola Bartunkova, who herself caused an upset by defeating No. 32 seed Katerina Siniakova 6-2, 6-4 — reaching her second Grand Slam third round of 2026.
Notably, this was the second time Krejcikova and Andreeva had met at Wimbledon's second round. In their first encounter — Andreeva's Wimbledon debut — the Russian won 6-3, 4-0 ret. and went on to reach the Round of 16. This time, Krejcikova turned the tables, recording only her second win in five career meetings against Andreeva, who exits having reached the quarterfinals here a year ago.
What to Watch in the Third Round
The third round promises several intriguing storylines: Bouzkova's grass-court form against the in-form Samsonova, Navarro's run continuing against a seeded opponent, and the all-Czech clash between Krejcikova and Bartunkova. With Andreeva's early exit, the upper half of the draw has opened up considerably.
Point of View
But Bouzkova's grass record this season is quietly elite at 7-2. Meanwhile, Krejcikova's seven-match-point escape against Andreeva is the kind of result that either signals a champion's nerve or a near-miss that catches up with her — the all-Czech third round against Bartunkova will be a telling indicator of which it is.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Marie Bouzkova beat in the Wimbledon 2026 second round?
Bouzkova defeated Italian qualifier Tyra Caterina Grant 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the third round. She recovered from an early break in the first set and is now 7-2 on grass this season.
Who does Emma Navarro play in the Wimbledon 2026 third round?
Navarro will face either No. 12 seed Marta Kostyuk or Anna Blinkova in the third round. She reached this stage for the third consecutive year after beating Oksana Selekhmeteva 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.
How did Barbora Krejcikova win against Mirra Andreeva at Wimbledon 2026?
Krejcikova came from a set down to beat No. 5 seed Andreeva 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, requiring seven match points before closing it out. It was only her second win in five career meetings against the Russian.
What is Bouzkova's best Wimbledon result?
Bouzkova's best result at Wimbledon came in 2022, when she reached the quarterfinals. Her third-round appearance in 2026 is her third time reaching this stage at the All England Club.
Who does Bouzkova face in the Wimbledon 2026 third round?
Bouzkova will play Liudmila Samsonova, last year's Wimbledon quarterfinalist, who upset No. 15 seed Diana Shnaider 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Samsonova leads their head-to-head 3-2 overall, but Bouzkova won their only previous grass-court meeting.
