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Alexandra Eala's Wimbledon run highlights her giantkilling reputation and career rise
July 14, 2026 at 03:26 PM
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The 21-year-old Filipino defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek before falling to Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round.
- Eala defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
- Eala lost to Jasmine Paolini in the fourth round, ending her deepest grand slam run.
- Eala said she did not grow up on grass, having learned on painted-over basketball courts in Quezon City.
- Martina Navratilova criticized Eala's serve, noting she averaged 86 mph on first serves and rarely used slice to the backhand.
