Alex Eala shocks defending champion Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon, becoming the first Filipino in the Round of 16 and inspiring a new generation of tennis fans.

Eala defeats Maya Joint to set up clash with defending champion Iga Swiatek

LONDON: Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an “electric” atmosphere at…