Alexandra Eala defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Wimbledon fourth round

Alexandra Eala, the 21-year-old Filipino tennis player, made history by defeating defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 6-2 to reach the fourth round of the tournament. The match featured a grueling first set lasting 85 minutes, with Eala saving set points before winning the tiebreak 11-9. Eala broke Swiatek twice in the second set, even as Swiatek struggled with over 40 unforced errors. This victory adds to Eala’s achievements, marking her second career win against Swiatek, having previously triumphed at the Miami Open in March 2025. Eala is the first player from the Philippines to advance beyond the second round of a grand slam.

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