Paolini defeats Eala to advance to Wimbledon quarter-finals
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:36 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Jasmine Paolini secured a victory over Alexandra Eala at Wimbledon on July 6, 2026, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. Eala, marking a historic run as the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a major in the Open era, fought hard to force a deciding set. Paolini, a 14th seed who has battled injury this year, celebrated her quarter-final advancement, the first since reaching back-to-back finals in 2024, and will next face 12th seed Marta Kostyuk.
- •Paolini wins 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 against Eala.
- •Eala is the first Filipino player to reach a fourth round at a major.
- •Paolini's last quarter-final appearance was in 2024.
- •She will face 12th seed Marta Kostyuk next.
- 4:33 PMBBC Sport — Paolini fends off Eala to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Paolini holds off Eala to reach quarter-finals
- 3:36 PMBBC Sport — Paolini summons 'superpower' to see off Eala and reach last eight
"Italy's Jasmine Paolini overcomes a spirited challenge from the Phillipines' Alexandra Eala, winning 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The 13th seed books her place in the last eight for the first time since her run to the final in 2024, ending the Filipina's historic campaign on Centre Court.
"Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
"Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
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External links- BBC SportJul 6, 2026, 4:33 PMPaolini fends off Eala to reach Wimbledon quarter-finals
Italy's Jasmine Paolini overcomes a spirited challenge from the Phillipines' Alexandra Eala, winning 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The 13th seed books her place in the last eight for the first time since her run to the final in 2024, ending the Filipina's historic campaign on Centre Court.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 3:36 PMPaolini holds off Eala to reach quarter-finals
Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
- BBC SportJul 6, 2026, 3:36 PMPaolini summons 'superpower' to see off Eala and reach last eight
Jasmine Paolini secures a gritty win over Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and end the Filipina's historic run.
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