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Jasmine Paolini defeats Alexandra Eala to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Alexandra Eala fell to Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Centre Court. The 21-year-old from the Philippines had defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek two days earlier to reach the second week of a Grand Slam.
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Alexandra Eala lost to Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in the women's singles fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday on Centre Court. The 21-year-old from the Philippines had defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the third round two days earlier. Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the second week of a Grand Slam singles tournament in the Open era.
Eala lost in the first round at Wimbledon in 2025 during her debut. She reached the semifinals of the Miami Open in March 2025 and trained at the Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy in Spain as a teenager. "She's like a ray of hope for the Philippines," fan Roberto Ocampo Jr.
Said at Wimbledon on Monday. The Philippines Embassy in the U.K. tracked Eala's progress and posted congratulatory notes. Eala met Kate, the Princess of Wales, and took a photo with her during the tournament.
"Everyone has days where they don't play their best tennis," Eala said. "I understand that's part of the job. " Paolini, the 14th seed, reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
