Wimbledon 2026 Upset: Iga Swiatek Falls to Alex Eala 7‑6 6‑2

Iga Swiatek entered Wimbledon as the defending champion but faced Philippines' rising star Alex Eala in the third round. Eala, a product of the Rafa Nadal Academy, defeated Swiatek 7‑6 6‑2.

The loss costs Swiatek 1,870 ranking points, dropping her to sixth in the world. The upset highlights Eala's emergence on the global stage.