INCREDIBLE Alex Eala DEFEATS Swiatek, Dimitrov DOWNS Berrettini + Frey wins in FIVE | Wimbledon 2026

Centre Court has a brand new breakout star, Alexandra Eala, 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?

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00:00 - Grigor Dimitrov quote on destiny
02:11 - AD - Babolat
05:50 - Serena Withdraws from doubles
10:38 - Alex Eala upsets Iga Swiatek
12:19 - Alexandra Eala Interview
13:39 - Eala on Centre Court
15:06 - What next for Iga Swiatek?
18:05 - Rybakina out to Mertens
21:35 - Kostyuk, Krueger, Keys through
24:20 - Taylor Fritz Interview on Frances Tiafoe
25:50 - ATP Plans to change doubles
32:41 - Fery vs Bergs
34:53 - Arthur Fery Interview
40:55 - Day 7 order of play