Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek loses in 3rd round to Alexandra Eala

Eala is the first Filipino player, male or female, to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament

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London, Updated At : 08:49 PM Jul 04, 2026 IST

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 4, 2026 Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates after winning her third round match against Poland's Iga Swiatek. Image credit/Reuters

Iga Swiatek’s title defense at Wimbledon ended Saturday in a 7-6 (9), 6-2 third-round loss to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala, who continues to make history for the Philippines.

Eala is the first Filipino player, male or female, to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament.

Swiatek earned her first Wimbledon women’s title a year ago when she beat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the final.

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Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek loses in 3rd round to Alexandra Eala

Eala is the first Filipino player, male or female, to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament

AP

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