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.
NBA superstar LeBron James has 10 realistic options for his next team after deciding to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Rich Paul said on Friday.
Egypt’s national football team said a Dallas police officer pushed team director Ibrahim Hassan and player Mahmoud Hassan “Trezeguet” during an interaction with a fan at the team’s hotel on Friday, while the Dallas Police Department said the incident stemmed from a credentials issue and was resolved at the scene.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has united African communities in Houston and across the United States as a record 10 African nations qualified for the tournament, prompting supporters to celebrate the continent’s representation and cultural identity.
Alex Eala kept her breakthrough Wimbledon campaign alive after rallying past Maya Joint on Thursday to reach the third round, where a blockbuster showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek awaits.
Ateneo de Manila University President Fr. Roberto Yap on Thursday said the university will continue cooperating with authorities after the Philippine National Police recommended the filing of criminal charges over the drowning deaths of two student-athletes during a team-building activity.