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Filipina Alexandra Eala Upsets Defending Wimbledon Champion Iga Swiatek

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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

What happened

Filipina tennis player Alexandra Eala defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinals, marking a significant upset at the tournament.

  • 01Alexandra Eala defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
  • 02Eala won 7-6(9), 6-2 to advance to her first Wimbledon quarterfinals.
  • 03Swiatek is ranked third in the world, Eala is ranked 29th.
  • 04Eala described the win as a huge victory reflecting her humble beginnings.
  • 05This match took place at Wimbledon, one of tennis's major Grand Slam tournaments.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Filipina Alexandra Eala Upsets Defending Wimbledon Champion Iga Swiatek
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Filipina Alexandra Eala Upsets Wimbledon Champion Iga Swiatek to Reach Round of 16

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