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Eala's historic Wimbledon run thrills boxing-obsessed Philippines

Eala's historic Wimbledon run thrills boxing-obsessed Philippines
BBC Sport Friday 03 July 2026, 08:55 UTC 1 min read
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The 21-year-old has become the first Filipino to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.

The 21-year-old has become the first Filipino to reach the third round of a Grand Slam in the Open era.
Eala (PERSON) Wimbledon (EVENT) Philippines (LOCATION) a Grand Slam (LOCATION)
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