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Alexandra Eala Shocks Defending Champion Swiatek at Wimbledon
BBC Sport·Sunday, 5 July 2026
Alexandra Eala defeated defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek in a stunning upset, dedicating her win to 'all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'. The result is one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Wimbledon tournament so far.
Why It Matters
Swiatek is the dominant force in women's tennis — her loss to a relative underdog is a landmark moment in this year's Grand Slam and a sign that the women's draw is wide open.
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