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Alexandra Eala made history at Wimbledon by becoming the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era after defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek. Reflecting on her emotional victory, the 21-year-old said, “I went to train every day after school with my ruffled socks, light-up shoes and chubby cheeks – to younger me this is everything.” She dedicated the milestone to “my family and all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks. It means the world.” Eala also said representing the Philippines on one of tennis’ biggest stages means so much to her.

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00:00I don't know how to describe it.
00:02I mean, I'm into the second week of a slam and it's amazing for me.
00:08Iga is a phenomenal player and a really nice person,
00:12so I'm really grateful to be able to share center court with her at Wimbledon nonetheless.
00:19Yeah, I'm really emotional.
00:22And maybe for someone like Iga who has won so many slams,
00:27or maybe someone like Serena or Venus,
00:30this achievement may seem small,
00:33but for someone who grew up in the Philippines and...
00:43You know, I went to train with my brother and my grandfather
00:49every day after school with my ruffled socks
00:53and my light-up shoes and chubby cheeks,
00:57so to her this is everything.
00:59knowing if ...
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