Eala eliminates defending champion Swiatek at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Alexandra Eala secured a significant victory over reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, winning 7-6(11-9), 6-2 on Centre Court. The match featured an early break by Eala, who fought back in the first set to clinch a tense tie-break. Eala, the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam, displayed resilience after initially trailing, ultimately claiming the win after a flurry of four consecutive games. In addition to Swiatek's exit, both Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova also lost their matches today. Next, Eala will face Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round.
- •Eala's victory ended Swiatek's reign as Wimbledon champion.
- •Eala previously had a 1-1 head-to-head record with Swiatek.
- •Swiatek recorded 44 unforced errors during the match.
- •Eala will face Jasmine Paolini in the next round.
- •Rybakina and Anisimova also exited the tournament today.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Eala dethrones Swiatek to take centre stage at Wimbledon
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — Alexandra Eala dumps out Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and is left shocked by her reaction
"Rising star Alexandra Eala credited boxer Manny Pacquiao as a lifelong inspiration after delivering the knockout blow to reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek. Eala blew open the women’s draw by dethroning Swiatek with a 7-6, (11-9), 6-2 Centre Court win on a day when world number two Elena Rybakina and 2025 runner-up Amanda Anisimova also crashed out.
"Wimbledon results: Alexandra Eala pulled off an impressive win to send home defending champion Iga Swiatek on Centre Court.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 7:34 PMEala dethrones Swiatek to take centre stage at Wimbledon
Rising star Alexandra Eala credited boxer Manny Pacquiao as a lifelong inspiration after delivering the knockout blow to reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek. Eala blew open the women’s draw by dethroning Swiatek with a 7-6, (11-9), 6-2 Centre Court win on a day when world number two Elena Rybakina and 2025 runner-up Amanda Anisimova also crashed out.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:55 PMAlexandra Eala dumps out Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek and is left shocked by her reaction
Wimbledon results: Alexandra Eala pulled off an impressive win to send home defending champion Iga Swiatek on Centre Court.
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