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Alex Eala Wins First Wimbledon Match, Beats Zarazúa 6-1, 6-2

7/1/2026

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Alex Eala defeated Renata Zarazúa 6-1, 6-2 in the Wimbledon first round on July 1, 2026.
The win gave Eala her first Wimbledon main-draw victory and her second Grand Slam main-draw win overall.
Eala out-performed Zarazúa on return, winning 20 first-serve return points to six.
She will face Maya Joint in the second round, a rematch of their 2025 Eastbourne final.

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Alex Eala defeated Renata Zarazúa 6-1, 6-2 in the Wimbledon first round on July 1, 2026.
The win gave Eala her first Wimbledon main-draw victory and her second Grand Slam main-draw win overall.
Eala out-performed Zarazúa on return, winning 20 first-serve return points to six.
She will face Maya Joint in the second round, a rematch of their 2025 Eastbourne final.