Alexandra Eala made history at Wimbledon by becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era after defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek. Reflecting on her emotional victory, the 21-year-old said, “I went to train every day after school with my ruffled socks, light-up shoes and chubby cheeks – to younger me this is everything.” She dedicated the milestone to “my family and all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks. It means the world.” Eala also said representing the Philippines on one of tennis’ biggest stages means so much to her.
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