Alex Eala said she will use her fourth-round exit at Wimbledon as motivation to improve after falling to Jasmine Paolini in three sets, ending the Filipino’s deepest run at the Grand Slam tournament.
Alex Eala’s historic Wimbledon campaign ended Monday after the Filipino tennis star lost to world No. 13 Jasmine Paolini of Italy, 4-6, 6-4, 3-6, in the women’s singles round of 16 at Centre Court.
Dwight Ramos credited Australia’s relentless defensive pressure after Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 92-49 loss to the Boomers on Monday in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, ending the first round with a 2-4 record.
Youth soccer participation has increased in the Houston area during the FIFA World Cup, with local clubs reporting higher registration numbers as organizers expand access to the sport through scholarships and new playing facilities.
Cristiano Ronaldo said Sunday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career as Portugal prepares to face Spain in the Round of 16.
Alex Eala said reaching the Wimbledon women’s singles round of 16 is the biggest achievement of her career after defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek, adding that the milestone fulfills a dream she pursued as a young tennis player growing up in the Philippines.
Serena Williams withdrew from the Wimbledon doubles tournament on Saturday due to a knee injury, ending her return to the All England Club before she could compete alongside her sister Venus Williams.
Alex Eala defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek, 7-6 (9), 6-2, on Saturday at Centre Court to become the first Filipino to reach the fourth round of the Wimbledon Championships.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner said his background in competitive skiing helped develop the balance and movement that have contributed to his success across all tennis surfaces as he continues his Wimbledon title defense.
Japan’s Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time after defeating Australia’s Daria Kasatkina, 6-1, 6-3, on Friday at the All England Club.