Eala up to the task vs reigning Wimbledon champion Swiatek: 'I'm ready for it'

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RELIEVED. The Philippines' Alexandra Eala celebrates after winning her second-round match against Australia's Maya Joint in the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

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After splitting their first two meetings on different surfaces, Alex Eala and Iga Swiatek clash for the first time on grass as they vie for a place in the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships

MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala battles a defending champion for the second straight year in the Wimbledon Championships, and this time, she hopes for a different result.