Alexandra Eala beat Iga Swiatek in Miami Open Quarterfinals

J.F.R. Perseveranda Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Congratulations Alex Eala!

Just WOW. As a Filipino born in the Philippines, I'm just beaming with so much Pinoy pride right now.

As an ex-high school tennis player, I so appreciate today's great upset/win. Iga Swiatek is a 5-time grand slam champion. But to have beat your last two opponents who were also grand slam champions, that makes three grand slam champions that you beat to get to the semifinals.

I was going to watch the recorded match at my sister's house tonight. Vince said he'd record it. But I ended up subscribing to the Tennis Channel for one month. I had to watch Alex Eala LIVE to take on the WTA #2 (Swiatek was previously the #1 player in the world).

Alex Eala is currently ranked #140 in the WTA (Women's Tennis Association). For sure, she'll be in the Top 100 after this Miami Open.

Alexandra Eala vs. Iga Swiatek | 2025 Quarterfinal Miami | WTA Match Highlights

SHE’S ONLY GONE AND DONE IT!!!!!!!! 🇵🇭

Filipino wildcard Alexandra Eala stuns World No. 2 Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 to reach the last 4 in Miami!#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/xn1zNpck10
— wta (@WTA) March 26, 2025