Paolini summons 'superpower' to see off Eala and reach last eight
Summary
Jasmine Paolini won a tough match against Alexandra Eala to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. Eala, the first Filipino player to reach the fourth round of a major in the Open era, lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 after a strong fight.Key Facts
- Jasmine Paolini beat Alexandra Eala in the Wimbledon round of 16.
- Eala was the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a major tennis tournament in the Open era.
- Paolini’s win score was 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
- Paolini reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time since she was runner-up in 2024.
- Paolini has been dealing with a foot injury this year but remains positive.
- Paolini described her positive attitude as her “superpower.”
- Paolini’s next opponent will be Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine.
- Roger Federer, Paolini’s tennis idol, watched the match from the Royal Box.
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