Wildcard entrant Alexandra Eala of the Philippines continued her sensational run at the 2025 Miami Open on Wednesday, shocking world No. 2 Iga Świątek with a 6-2, 7-5 straight-set victory.
Despite lacking overwhelming power, the 19-year-old relied on her speed and strategic shot-making, winning 43 of her 77 points from serve returns.
"My coach told me to run, chase every ball, and seize every opportunity because a five-time Grand Slam champion won’t hand you the win," Eala said.
While Eala disrupted Świątek’s rhythm, the tournament’s defending champion struggled with her serve, committing 32 unforced errors in the defeat.
"She was really aggressive, stayed focused, and hit some shots that came out of nowhere," Świątek admitted after the match, as she joined a growing list of high-profile exits from the Florida tournament.
