Alexandra Eala Shocks Iga Swiatek in Historic Miami Open Run
Wow, what a moment for Alexandra Eala! The 19-year-old from the Philippines has just pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Miami Open, taking down world No. 2 Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5. This victory not only sends her into her first-ever WTA 1000 semifinal but also cements her status as one of the most exciting rising stars in women’s tennis.
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Eala has been on an absolute tear in this tournament. Earlier in the week, she stunned Australian Open champion Madison Keys, marking the first time a Filipino player has beaten a Top 10 opponent since WTA rankings began in 1975. And now, with Toni Nadal watching from the sidelines, she’s done it again—this time against Swiatek, a four-time Grand Slam champion.
From the start, Eala showed no fear. Despite an early break deficit, she quickly turned things around, breaking Swiatek four times in the opening set. Swiatek, who has been struggling to match her dominant form from last year, couldn’t find her rhythm, racking up 19 unforced errors in the first set alone. By the time she consulted with her coach and took a bathroom break, Eala was already in full control.
The second set looked like it might go Swiatek’s way after she stormed back to lead 4-2. But just when it seemed like a third set was inevitable, Eala dug deep, breaking back at a crucial moment and winning three of the next four games. With Swiatek serving to stay in the match, Eala kept up the pressure, forcing the Polish star into a series of forehand errors. And then, on match point, she sealed the deal—Swiatek’s final shot sailed wide, and just like that, Eala had scored the biggest win of her young career.
It’s an incredible achievement, not just for Eala but for Philippine tennis as a whole. She’s proving that she belongs on this stage, and her journey in Miami isn’t over yet. With this kind of momentum, who knows how far she can go?
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