Interest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnIga Swiatek’s title defense at Wimbledon has ended in a 7-6, 6-2 third-round loss to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala who continues to make history for the PhilippinesByThe Associated PressJuly 4, 2026, 10:09 AMLONDON -- 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.Popular Reads___AP tennis: https://apnews.com/hub/tennisPopular Reads24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events