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Alex Eala reaches fourth round at Wimbledon after defeating Iga Świątek

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:46 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Alex Eala reaches fourth round at Wimbledon after defeating Iga Świątek

Summary

Alex Eala advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon with a victory over defending champion Iga Świątek, winning 7-6(9), 6-2 on Centre Court. Eala's performance marks a significant milestone in her career as she had not previously progressed past the second round in Grand Slam events. Previously ranked No. 29, she continues to gain momentum following a strong showing at the Birmingham Classic and Berlin Open. Eala's next match will be against Jasmine Paolini, a finalist in 2024, presenting an opportunity for further advancement in the tournament.

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•Eala defeats Świątek 7-6(9), 6-2 at Wimbledon
•This is Eala's first time reaching the fourth round at a Grand Slam
•Eala previously reached a career-high ranking of No. 29
•Next, Eala faces Jasmine Paolini, a 2024 finalist
•Eala's journey inspires many in her home country, the Philippines

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9:46 PMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon recap Day 6: Alex Eala makes history for the Philippines on her own tennis path

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Follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 6, a rising star made her biggest move yet, there was British joy (and a nosebleed) and an American broke new ground on the Wimbledon grass. How did a country’s new sporting hero make a mark on Centre Court? Through no fault of her own, Alexandra Eala’s popularity and following has for a while been disproportionate to her
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Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:46 PM
Wimbledon recap Day 6: Alex Eala makes history for the Philippines on her own tennis path
Follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage Welcome to the Wimbledon briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 6, a rising star made her biggest move yet, there was British joy (and a nosebleed) and an American broke new ground on the Wimbledon grass. How did a country’s new sporting hero make a mark on Centre Court? Through no fault of her own, Alexandra Eala’s popularity and following has for a while been disproportionate to her

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