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Wimbledon: Eala ends Swiateks title defence to enter round of 16

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Alexandra Eala Stuns Defending Champion Iga Swiatek to Reach Maiden Wimbledon Fourth Round

By IANS News July 04, 2026 • 21:55 PM View: 897

Alexandra Eala's remarkable rise reached another milestone on Saturday as the Filipina stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets to storm into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time.

The 21-year-old, seeded 29th, delivered a fearless display on Centre Court to defeat the third seed 7-6(9), 6-2, overcoming two set points in a gripping opening-set tiebreak before taking complete control of the contest.