Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'

According to BBC Sport, Alexandra Eala has shocked the tennis world. The Philippines' rising star defeated defending Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek to become the first player from her country to reach the fourth round in the Open era. It's a historic breakthrough, and Eala marked it with a heartfelt message: she won 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'—a tribute to her younger self and every aspiring player like her.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton