Wimbledon Day 8 live scores: Alexandra Eala eyes quarter-finals, De Minaur faces Cobolli

Already enjoying something of a breakout season with wins over Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff, Alexandra Eala was thrust into the spotlight on Saturday when she sent defending champion Igo Swiatek crashing out of Wimbledon.

The 21-year-old Filipina now has 2024 Wimbledon finalist Paolini in her sights, but she is not taking anything for granted, despite already beating the Italian in straight sets in Dubai this year.

“She’s a great fighter. It wasn’t an easy fight for me in Dubai. It won’t be easy here either,” Eala told reporters.