Tennis
Wimbledon Day 6 - Alex Eala upsets Swiatek, Dimitrov's run continues + Serena withdrawal!
Tennis Weekly›
2 days ago43:15
Listen now
Listen in the appEpisode context
ListenWatch
Keep going with Tennis Weekly.
Listen here, open the show page, or watch the linked video version without starting over in search.
Mentioned in this episode
Episode Notes
Centre Court has a brand new breakout star, Wimbledon champions past and present are heading home, and Britain's dream run is still alive. Join Joel and Chris at Tennis Weekly HQ as we react to Alexandra Eala's stunning victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek as the Filipina becomes the first player from her country to reach the second week of a Grand Slam. We discuss whether Eala is now a genuine Wimbledon title contender, what went wrong for Swiatek, and why 2022 champion Elena Rybakina's grass-court dominance has suddenly deserted her after another shock exit. Elsewhere, Marta Kostyuk backed up her impressive Roland Garros showing and Ashlyn Krueger continued her form as the women's draw opened up even further in the bottom half.
On the ATP side, Arthur Fery produces the comeback of the day to reach the fourth round and keep British hopes alive, while Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov and Jiri Lehecka all progress. We also reflect on Serena Williams' emotional withdrawal from doubles with Venus and preview a blockbuster Day 7 featuring Aryna Sabalenka against Naomi Osaka - is it the match to decide where the women’s singles title is heading?
BABOLAT COMPETITION
Win a Pure Drive Wimbledon 2026 racket by following Babolat UK and Tennis Weekly on Instagram and tagging a friend, with entries closing midnight 11 July and winner announced on 12 July during our Wimbledon Men’s Finals episode.
Babolat are an official partner of Wimbledon and their exclusive range for The Championships can be purchased as babolat.com
SOCIALS
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, plus email the show tennisweeklypod@gmail.com.
MERCH
Purchase Tennis Weekly Merch through our Etsy store including limited edition designs by Krippa Design where all proceeds go towards the podcast so we can keep doing what we do!
REVIEWS
***Please take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It really means a lot to us at HQ and helps make it easier for new listeners to discover us. Thanks!***
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Next listen
All from Tennis Weekly →
Next listen
Wimbledon Day 8 - Arthur Fery defeats Dimitrov in epic, Paolini edges Eala + Wimbledon curfew strikes again!
Today46:19
Listen guide
How do I listen to this episode of Tennis Weekly?
"Wimbledon Day 6 - Alex Eala upsets Swiatek, Dimitrov's run continues + Serena withdrawal!" is an episode of Tennis Weekly. Runtime 43 min. Published July 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
Step by step
- Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
- Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
- Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Tennis Weekly page for the rest of the catalog.
- Or subscribe in any podcast app. Tennis Weekly ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.
Quick FAQ
- When was this episode published?
- July 5, 2026.
- How long is this episode?
- 43 min.
- What podcast is this from?
- Tennis Weekly. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
- What does this episode cover?
- Tennis Weekly covers tennis. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.
