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Eala Dethrones Champion Swiatek at Wimbledon: A Career-Defining Triumph

5 июля 2026 г.Эдуард Алтухов1 мин

Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala, seeded 29th, delivered the most exceptional performance of her career on Saturday. She defeated the reigning champion, Iga Swiatek, with a final score of 7-6 (9), 6-2. This victory propelled Eala into the fourth round of Wimbledon, marking a historic achievement as she became the first Filipino athlete, male or female, to advance to the second week of a Grand Slam tournament in the Open era. The 21-year-old displayed remarkable courage and fearlessness against her Polish opponent, securing the most significant win of her professional life.