Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'
Alexandra Eala shocks defending champion Iga Swiatek to become the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.
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"I went to train every day after school with my ruffled socks, light-up shoes and chubby cheeks - to younger me this is everything."
— Alexandra Eala , Athlete
"I try to be as authentic as I can. I believe in being genuine."
— Alexandra Eala , Athlete
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Alexandra Eala shocks defending champion Iga Swiatek to become the first player from the Philippines to reach the fourth round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.
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