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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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By the Numbers

•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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