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Eala Makes History at Wimbledon

Updated 2026-07-04 15:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Philippine tennis player Alexandra Eala made history by becoming the first from her country to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam. Her emotional tribute to family members who supported her journey was widely covered.

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'This is everything' - Eala emotional after making history

Alexandra Eala pays tribute to her grandfather and brother, who trained her as a child, after becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam, following her win over defending champion Iga Swiatek.

2026-07-04 15:25 UTC