Wimbledon: Defending champion Iga Swiatek upset by Philippines' Alexandra Eala in third round
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Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek was upset in the third round by 21-year-old Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, who won 7-6 (9), 6-2. Eala becomes the first Filipino player, male or female, to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament.
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Eala is the first Filipino player, male or female, to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam singles tournament.
Swiatek earned her first Wimbledon women's title a year ago when she beat Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the final.
Iga Swiatek’s title defense at Wimbledon has ended in a 7-6, 6-2 third-round loss to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala who continues to make history for the Philippines. Eala is the first Filipino player, male or female, to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam
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