Metro Manila, Philippines – Alex Eala showcased her dominant form in a straight set win over Renata Zarazua of Mexico, 6-1, 6-2, to reach the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday, July 1 (Philippine time).

Seeded in a major for the first time in her career, the 21-year-old Eala took care of business from start to finish and just needed an hour and 17 minutes to complete the triumph.

Eala broke early in the second set with a 2-0 lead before the world No. 75 Zarazua got on board. The Filipino tennis ace proved to be too much to handle as she won three straight games after and eventually sealed the victory.

This was not the first meeting between Eala and Zarazua as the two previously met at the ITF Cary Tennis Classic in 2024, with the Mexican prevailing in three sets in the quarterfinals.

Eala will face Australia’s Maya Joint in the next round of the grand slam tournament on Thursday, July 2.