Iga Swiatek eliminated from Wimbledon by Alexandra Eala in straight sets
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:09 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Defending champion Iga Swiatek has been eliminated from Wimbledon after losing to 29th seed Alexandra Eala. Swiatek lost the first set through a tight tie-break, ultimately falling 7-6 (11-9) 6-2. Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. Swiatek struggled with errors during the match and had previously overcome a close first-round match. She had claimed her first Wimbledon title last summer with a dominant final performance.
- •Iga Swiatek lost in the third round of Wimbledon on July 4, 2026.
- •Alexandra Eala won the match in straight sets, 7-6 (11-9) 6-2.
- •Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round at a major.
- •Swiatek faced difficulties with errors and double faults during the match.
- •Last year, Swiatek won her first Wimbledon title.
"Defending women's champion Iga Swiatek has been knocked out of Wimbledon after suffering a straight-sets defeat to 29th seed Alexandra Eala.
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