Eala upsets Wimbledon champion Swiatek in historic win for Philippines, No. 2 seed Rybakina also out
Alexandra Eala makes history for the Philippines by upsetting defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the third round.
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The brief
Alexandra Eala has defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in the tournament's third round. This victory is described as a historic achievement for the Philippines.
Coverage from AP News, ABC News, and The Boston Globe emphasizes the scale of the upset. AP News also reports that the No. 2 seed, Rybakina, has been eliminated from the competition.
Future developments involve Eala's progression in the tournament following this third-round win.
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Quick answers
Who did Alexandra Eala defeat?
She defeated the defending Wimbledon champion, Iga Swiatek.
At what stage of the tournament did the match occur?
The match took place in the third round.
Which other high seed was eliminated?
The No. 2 seed, Rybakina, is also out of the tournament.
Coverage (7)
- Projecting Alex Eala's Wimbledon Path Going Forward Sports Illustrated · 3h ago
- Eala's courage proved decisive, says deposed champion Swiatek Reuters · 7h ago
- Wimbledon recap Day 6: Alex Eala makes history for the Philippines on her own tennis path The New York Times · 7h ago
- 'Philippines in Wimbledon, it means so much': Eala continues to achieve history WTA Tennis · 7h ago
- Alexandra Eala upsets defending champion Iga Swiatek in third round at Wimbledon The Boston Globe · 7h ago
- Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek loses in 3rd round to Alexandra Eala ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 7h ago
- Eala upsets Wimbledon champion Swiatek in historic win for Philippines, No. 2 seed Rybakina also out AP News · 7h ago
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