Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina upset in Wimbledon third round - ESPN
Iga Swiatek's title defense at Wimbledon ended Saturday in a 7-6 (9), 6-2 third-round loss to 21-year-old Alexandra Eala, who continues to make history for the Philippines.
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Ochoa lookalikes - and one sheepdog - chase free pizza in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, July 3 : An English sheepdog named Rufo sporting a goalkeeper's jersey was among the contestants vying for free pizza at a Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa lookalike contest in Mexico City.
Swiatek up for Eala test as champion's mindset fuels Zverev
July 3 : Wimbledon's sixth day pits defending champion Iga Swiatek against a confident Alexandra Eala in the third round, while reigning French Open winner Alexander Zverev continues his quest for a maiden title on grass.
Eala's dream run blooms at Wimbledon as she makes history for Philippines
LONDON, July 2 : Etched on to the back of Alexandra Eala's sun visor at Wimbledon on Thursday was a phrase in Tagalog that roughly translates as "once it grows, it cannot be stopped".
Eala writes history for Philippines in ‘electric’ Wimbledon atmosphere
LONDON: 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 foremost it makes me super proud because of the work that I’ve put in.”There was an unmistakably Filipino feel to the small arena on Thursday, and not just provided by her legion of enthusiastic fans waving the Southeast Asian archipelago nation’s flag.Her team and family were wearing t-shirts bearing a picture of the sampaguita, the national flower of the Philippines.“I think the atmosphere today was amazing, it was electric, respectful and all that I could have hoped for,” said Eala, who stayed on court for as long as possible to sign autographs.“Of course I also want to give them time, my time,” Eala told reporters of her fans. “It’s extremely hard to get tickets here at Wimbledon so I’m very happy with the support.”The world’s 12th most populous country has not had many female sports stars to cheer in recent years, with men’s boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and gymnast Carlos Yulo flying the flag on the global stage.Eala was sporting a custom Nike visor bearing a phrase in Tagalog which translates to: “Every dream begins as a seed.
Serena and Wawrinka go down fighting at Wimbledon
LONDON, June 30 : Serena Williams returned to competitive singles action on Tuesday amid huge fanfare after a four-year absence but the American icon could not overcome the first hurdle at Wimbledon and was beaten 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 by Australian Maya Joint.
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
Pegula knocks out Sabalenka to set up Berlin final with Noskova
June 20 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka's Wimbledon preparations suffered a setback after she was beaten by American Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7(4) 6-0 in the Berlin Open semi-finals.