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Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala, ranked 29th, stunned Wimbledon defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 6-2 to advance, drawing praise from Philippine President Bongbong Marcos who hailed her as an inspiration for Filipino youth; Eala looks to a quarterfinal clash with Jasmine Paolini and emphasizes paving her own path while staying authentic.
Filipina rising star Alexandra Eala defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the fourth round, drawing praise from Andy Roddick who says she isn’t done yet. The win sparked excitement in the Philippines, with Eala climbing to No. 28 in the live rankings and set to face Jasmine Paolini next.
Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek was upset in the third round, losing 7-6(9), 6-2 to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala, who becomes the first Filipino to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament.
Alexandra Eala defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(11-9) 6-2 on Wimbledon’s Centre Court to reach the fourth round—the first Filipino to do so in the Open era—dedicating the win to 'the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks' as she reflects on the support from her country and her rapid rise in the sport.
Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon title defense ended in a 7-6(9) 6-2 loss to Alexandra Eala. Swiatek says returning Eala’s unusually slow serves was mentally and tactically tougher than usual, with unforced errors following the first-set tiebreak. She notes the rhythm shift made aggressive returns harder and confirms this defeat, like Paris, is a setback ahead of the US Open swing.
Alexandra Eala defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(9), 6-2 to advance to the second week, becoming the first Filipino to reach the Wimbledon second week and delivering an emotional on-court tribute to her journey and supporters.
Alexandra Eala made history at the US Open 2025 by becoming the first Filipina to win a Grand Slam singles match in the Open era, defeating Clara Tauson in a thrilling three-set match, and expressing her desire to create more history.