Alexandra Eala reaches fourth round of Grand Slam at Iga Swiatek's expense
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
On July 4, 2026, Alexandra Eala made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. Eala achieved this milestone by defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek. In an emotional tribute, she recognized the influence of her grandfather and brother, who trained her during her childhood. Eala's victory marks a significant moment in her career as she advances in this prestigious tournament.
- •Alexandra Eala defeated Iga Swiatek in the third round.
- •Eala is the first Filipino to reach a Grand Slam fourth round.
- •She expressed gratitude to her family for their support.
- •The match took place on July 4, 2026.
- 3:25 PMBBC Sport — 'This is everything' - Eala emotional after making history
"Alexandra Eala pays tribute to her grandfather and brother, who trained her as a child, after becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam, following her win over defending champion Iga Swiatek.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
ATP•Sep 5, 2026, 7:07 AMBen Shelton matches his own 2023 US Open feat after third-round victory
ATP•Sep 5, 2026, 6:50 AMBen Shelton’s Grunt Sparks Controversy As Denis Shapovalov’s Complaint to Umpire Draws Boos at US Open
ATP•Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AMCarlos Alcaraz continues US Open title defence with clinical third-round win
ATP•Sep 5, 2026, 5:02 AMVenus and Serena Williams ousted from US Open in strenuous doubles defeat
ATP•Sep 5, 2026, 4:26 AMWilliams sisters start US Open doubles vs. Maya Joint, Hao-Ching Chan
ATP•Sep 5, 2026, 4:01 AMFrom the Archive: Tennis GOATs Who Defined Original Center Court Style