Wimbledon: Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek with straight-sets win
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock overnight, while a “…
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AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Iga Swiatek’s Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines’ Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock overnight, while a “…
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Who? Never heard of her but good on her for knocking out Swiatek. Big upset this.
She's been a consistent junior star! Hardly a fluke. Watch her game.
Eala is incredible! 19 years old, from the Philippines, just took down the world number 1. Huge future ahead.
Swiatek always seems to choke at Wimbledon. Maybe it's the grass, maybe it's just pressure. Either way, not surprised.
Choke? She won last year? That's Bs. Eala just played lights out.
Another year, another 'shock' at Wimbledon. Honestly the women's draw is so wide open anyone could win it now.
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Wait Serena withdrew? Heartbroken she said? That's sad, but she's 43 now... maybe time to hang it up for good.
Exactly! She's number 2 in the world for a reason. Give credit where it's due.
Heartbroken? More like heartbroken she can't cash a cheque. Time to retire.
So proud of Alexandra! Representing the Philippines on the biggest stage. What a moment for her country.
Yeah nah I called this. Swiatek has been vulnerable lately. Eala just played her game and it worked. Good for her.
Isn't Eala the girl who won the US Open juniors? Yeah she's legit. This is not a fluke imo.
Wake me up when someone beats Djokovic. Women's tennis is just chaos. Fun but meaningless.
is a machine but women have their own legends. Don't belittle their achievements.
nothing? Every grand slam has upsets. That's what makes it exciting. Don't be a sourpuss.
Typical news, hyping up one match while ignoring the real story. Rybakina out too? That's huge. But nah focus on Serena's tears instead.
good point. Rybakina going out is massive. Wimbledon wide open now.