Five‑time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams became the eighth of the top 10 seeds to be knocked out after a third‑round defeat by Kiki Bertens.
38-year-old, ninth seed Williams, was beaten in 3 sets by the 26‑year‑old Dutchwoman.
Williams' fellow American Madison Keys lost nine consecutive games in her defeat to qualifier Evgeniya Rodina.
The 10th seed lost 2 sets in against the Russian, who is ranked 120th in the world.
However, younger sister Serena went on to reach the last 16.
Meanwhile, top seed Roger Federer continued his flawless record at this year's Wimbledon as he beat Germany's Jan‑Lennard Struff in another routine win.
The Swiss great has not dropped a set in his three matches so far, extending his winning streak to 29 in a row.
The 20‑time Grand Slam champion is bidding for a joint‑record ninth singles title.
[Source:BBC Sports]
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