Jasmine Paolini claimed the opening set against Alexandra Eala in their Wimbledon first-round match on July 6, 2026.
The 51-minute battle on Center Court saw the 13th seed break early and hold on.
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Paolini broke Eala's serve early by targeting the Filipina's backhand with aggressive shots.
She then consolidated the break with a clean hold, using her first serve to build a quick lead.
Eala, the 29th seed, responded by increasing her aggression on returns.
Despite an early double fault, she held serve with a powerful forehand down the line and a long baseline rally win.
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The momentum shifted in the second set as Eala pressed early.
She earned multiple break points with a backhand return down the line and converted to level the set.
Paolini kept her composure under pressure, saving a triple break point to reach deuce.
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She closed the crucial game with a short-angled crosscourt backhand and a drive volley to secure a resilient hold.
