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Eala dethrones Swiatek at Wimbledon to make new history for the Philippines
Alexandra Eala dethroned defending champion Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon third round, her seventh career Top 10 win, to become the first Filipina to reach the second week of a Grand Slam.
LONDON — Sixteen months after introducing herself to the tennis world with a victory over Iga Swiatek in Miami, Alexandra Eala produced an even bigger statement on Centre Court.
The No. 29 seed dethroned defending champion and No. 3 seed Swiatek 7-6(9), 6-2, saving two set points in a riveting 84-minute opening set to reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the first time. Already the first Filipina to reach the third round of a Grand Slam, Eala is now the first from her country to advance to the second week of a major.
Wimbledon 2026: Alex Eala's historic run thrills Philippines
Alexandra Eala has reached the third round of the women's singles at Wimbledon, the furthest any player from the Philippines has gone in a Grand Slam tournament.
The 21-year-old's matches have attracted viewing parties and mainstream media coverage in the Philippines – a country obsessed with boxing and basketball.
Eala's former Wimbledon doubles partner, Venus Williams congratulated her for making "history" and earlier, Filipino world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao said he was "so proud" of Eala, encouraging her to "keep it up".
On Saturday, Filipino fans will tune in to see whether she can beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and keep her Wimbledon dream alive.
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