Defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek loses in 3rd round to Alexandra Eala

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan serves against Elise Mertens of Belgium in their third round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026.

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan serves against Elise Mertens of Belgium in their third round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)


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LONDON — Iga Swiatek's title defense at Wimbledon ended Saturday in a 7-6 (9), 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 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.

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