Wimbledon’s fourth round continues with Alexandra Eala looking to extend her fairytale run by taking on two-times Grand Slam finalist Jasmine Paolini, while Taylor Fritz faces Alexander Bublik.
TOP WOMEN’S MATCH: ALEXANDRA EALA V JASMINE PAOLINI
Eala, who was already enjoying something of a breakout season with wins over Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff, was thrust into the spotlight on Saturday when she sent defending champion Iga Swiatek crashing out of Wimbledon.
The 21-year-old Filipina now has 2024 Wimbledon finalist Paolini in the crosshairs, but she is taking nothing for granted despite having already beaten the Italian in straight sets in Dubai earlier this year.
TOP MEN’S MATCH: ALEXANDER BUBLIK V TAYLOR FRITZ
In the men’s draw, Fritz is looking to reach the quarter-finals of Wimbledon for a third straight year, but faces a tricky test in the shape of Kazakh Bublik.
Bublik, who beat Fritz’s compatriot Frances Tiafoe in five sets in the third round, is considered one of the great entertainers in tennis for his unorthodox style and use of trick shots.
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