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Filipino player reaches second week of Wimbledon before fourth-round loss
Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the second week of a Grand Slam singles tournament in the Open era. She defeated the defending champion before losing in the fourth round.
Jul 7, 10:17 AM·1m read4 sources
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Alexandra Eala lost in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday after defeating the defending champion earlier in the tournament. The 21-year-old lost to Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Centre Court. Eala had beaten the defending champion in an earlier round.
One spectator at Wimbledon said Eala represents hope for the next generation of players from the country. Eala met Kate, the Princess of Wales, during the tournament. The Philippines Embassy in the U.K. posted updates on her progress. Eala has referenced childhood memories of watching boxing matches involving Manny Pacquiao.
She also mentioned Olympic champions Carlos Yulo and Hidilyn Diaz as examples of athletes treated as national heroes in the Philippines.
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