Alexandra “Alex” Eala reaches the Wimbledon third round for the first time in the Open era, becoming the first player from the Philippines to do so, after beating Australia’s Maya Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in the Wimbledon second round on Thursday (Philippine time). Eala, 21, rallies after dropping the first set and dominates the final two sets to book a place in the Round of 32 against reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, according to multiple reports. The match is framed as a redemption opportunity and a rematch of prior meetings, including Joint beating Eala in the final of the 2025 Eastbourne Open, where Eala lost after failing to convert championship points. Media accounts also note the crowd support for Eala at Court Three, with hundreds of Filipino spectators watching. Separate reporting adds that Eala had advanced to the Wimbledon second round after a straight-sets win over Renata Zarazua, converting four of 17 break-point opportunities. Overall, all outlets describe the same three-set victory over Joint as the key result and the historic milestone for Eala and the Philippines.
Alex Eala beats Maya Joint to reach Wimbledon third round and rematch Iga Swiatek
Alexandra “Alex” Eala reaches the Wimbledon third round for the first time in the Open era, becoming the first player from the Philippines to do so, after beating Australia’s Maya Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0...
- Alexandra Eala defeats Maya Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 in Wimbledon’s second round.
- Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to reach a Grand Slam third round in the Open era.
- Eala’s win sends her to the Round of 32 against reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek.
- The victory is described as a rematch and redemption after Eala lost to Joint in the 2025 Eastbourne Open final.
- Reports say Eala had previously reached the second round by beating Renata Zarazua in straight sets.
Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an “electric” atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday. The 21-year-old fought back to defeat Serena Williams’ first-round conqueror Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, roared on by hundreds of Filipino spectators on Court Three. “It’s obviously an amazing thing for me to do that for my country,” she said after booking a last-32 tie with reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek. “I really appreciate that I’m able to share this with the nation, but I think first and […]...Keep on reading: Alex Eala writes history for Philippines at Wimbledon
2 hours agoLondon, United Kingdom—Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era, beating Maya Joint in an “electric” atmosphere at Wimbledon on Thursday. The 21-year-old fought back to defeat Serena Williams’ first-round conqueror Joint 3-6, 6-2, 6-0, roared on by hundreds of Filipino spectators on Court Three. “It’s obviously an amazing thing for me to do that for my country,” she said after booking a last-32 tie with reigning Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek. “I really appreciate that I’m able to share this with the nation, but I think first […]...Keep on reading: Wimbledon: Alexandra Eala writes history for the Philippines
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15 hours agoPanalo si Alexandra "Alex" Eala sa laban nito kay Maya Joint sa iskor na 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 sa second round ng Wimbledon nitong Huwebes (Philippine time). Dahil dito, bukod sa umusad ang Pinay tennis star sa Round of 32, nakabawi na siya sa pagkatalo sa Australian player noong nakaraang taon.
15 hours agoAlex Eala advances to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time with a three-set win over Maya Joint as the Filipina redeems herself from a painful loss to the Australian in her first WTA Tour final
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