Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlexandra Eala, 21, defeated reigning champion Iga Swiatek on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday, progressing to the fourth round. The Filipino player secured her victory with a score of 7-6 (9) 6-2 in two hours and 14 minutes. Eala has made history by becoming the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a grand slam.Her matches have attracted significant attention from fans, who have queued overnight to watch her play. Today, Eala faces former Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini. In fullAlexandra Eala comes of age at Wimbledon and brings 112 million people with herMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Who is Alexandra Eala? The 21-year-old making history at Wimbledon
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlexandra Eala, 21, defeated reigning champion Iga Swiatek on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday, progressing to the fourth round. The Filipino player secured her victory with a score of 7-6 (9) 6-2 in two hours and 14 minutes. Eala has made history by becoming the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a grand slam.Her matches have attracted significant attention from fans, who have queued overnight to watch her play. Today, Eala faces former Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini. In fullAlexandra Eala comes of age at Wimbledon and brings 112 million people with herMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
