Alexandra Eala Stuns Iga Swiatek to Reach Historic Miami Open Semifinal
The 19-year-old Filipino wildcard defeated the World No. 2 in straight sets, securing her first WTA 1000 semifinal and a spot in the Top 100 rankings.
- Alexandra Eala defeated Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 in the Miami Open quarterfinals, marking her third victory over a Grand Slam champion in the tournament.
- Eala's win makes her the first player from the Philippines to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal and guarantees her entry into the WTA Top 100 rankings for the first time.
- Swiatek, who struggled with unforced errors and inconsistent serving, was playing under increased security following recent harassment incidents.
- Eala credits her training at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, for shaping her game and preparing her for professional success.
- Eala will face World No. 4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals as she continues her groundbreaking run in Miami.
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