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 “…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-04T23:02:19.000Z

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Leo McKenzie2026-07-04T23:05:19.000Z

Who? Never heard of her but good on her for knocking out Swiatek. Big upset this.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-04T23:37:19.000Z

She's been a consistent junior star! Hardly a fluke. Watch her game.

Aria Wilson2026-07-04T23:37:19.000Z

Eala is incredible! 19 years old, from the Philippines, just took down the world number 1. Huge future ahead.

Grace Patel2026-07-04T23:56:19.000Z

Swiatek always seems to choke at Wimbledon. Maybe it's the grass, maybe it's just pressure. Either way, not surprised.

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T00:34:19.000Z

Choke? She won last year? That's Bs. Eala just played lights out.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-05T00:06:19.000Z

Another year, another 'shock' at Wimbledon. Honestly the women's draw is so wide open anyone could win it now.

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Wimbledon: Alexandra Eala stuns Iga Swiatek with straight-sets win

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2026-07-05T00:18:19.000Z

Wait Serena withdrew? Heartbroken she said? That's sad, but she's 43 now... maybe time to hang it up for good.

Aria Wilson2026-07-05T00:59:19.000Z

Exactly! She's number 2 in the world for a reason. Give credit where it's due.

Riley Scott2026-07-05T01:14:19.000Z

Heartbroken? More like heartbroken she can't cash a cheque. Time to retire.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-05T00:29:19.000Z

So proud of Alexandra! Representing the Philippines on the biggest stage. What a moment for her country.

Finn Walker2026-07-05T00:47:19.000Z

Yeah nah I called this. Swiatek has been vulnerable lately. Eala just played her game and it worked. Good for her.

Jordan Bell2026-07-05T01:04:19.000Z

Isn't Eala the girl who won the US Open juniors? Yeah she's legit. This is not a fluke imo.

River Cole2026-07-05T01:09:19.000Z

Wake me up when someone beats Djokovic. Women's tennis is just chaos. Fun but meaningless.

Aria Wilson2026-07-05T01:21:19.000Z

is a machine but women have their own legends. Don't belittle their achievements.

River Cole2026-07-05T01:37:19.000Z

nothing? Every grand slam has upsets. That's what makes it exciting. Don't be a sourpuss.

Riley Scott2026-07-05T01:18:19.000Z

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.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-05T01:54:19.000Z

good point. Rybakina going out is massive. Wimbledon wide open now.

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