Alexandra Eala Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach Miami Open
The 19-year-old wildcard from the Philippines becomes the first Filipina to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal after defeating three Grand Slam champions, including World No. 2 Swiatek.
- Alexandra Eala defeated Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the Miami Open quarterfinals, marking her first win against a top-10 player.
- Eala's historic run includes victories over three Grand Slam champions: Madison Keys, Jelena Ostapenko, and Swiatek.
- The 19-year-old trained at Rafael Nadal's academy in Spain, and Nadal praised her achievement as 'incredible' on social media.
- Swiatek, playing under increased security after a harassment incident, struggled with unforced errors and has yet to win a title in 2025.
- Eala will face Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, continuing her groundbreaking journey as the first Filipina to break into the WTA top 100.
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