In a surprising result, Iga Swiatek admitted to facing difficulties with her forehand during her match against Alexandra Eala at the Miami Open 2025 when she lost 6-2, 7-5. The Polish tennis star struggled to find her rhythm, as Eala’s powerful and precise game applied constant pressure. Swiatek remarked that her forehand, typically one of her strengths, felt inconsistent, leading to unforced errors that gave Eala the edge.
Eala, on the other hand, played with remarkable confidence and accuracy, showcasing her ability to capitalize on Swiatek’s vulnerability. The result marks a significant moment for both players—an impressive victory for Eala and a reflective learning experience for Swiatek as she aims to recalibrate her game.
Swiatek expressed her determination to bounce back, particularly with the clay court season around the corner, where she historically excels. Fans are eager to see how this setback will fuel her growth and inspire future performances.
Iga Swiatek in 2025
LWWWLWWWWL Currently the world no.2, Swiatek played her last match on the 26th of March when she surrendered to world no.140 Alexandra Eala 6-2 7-5 in the quarter in Miami (draw).
At the moment, during this season Swiatek has achieved an overall 21-6 match record. Iga Swiatek’s best achievement of the present year was getting to the final in Australia.
Eala in Miami, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWWLWLWLW Currently the world no.140, the Filipino achieved a composed 14-7 win-loss record in 2025. Alexandra is participating in Miami where she conquered the world no.73 Katie Volynets 6-3 7-6(3), the world no.25 Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(2) 7-5, the world no.5 Madison Keys 6-4 6-2, the world no.11 Paula Badosa w/o and the world no.2 Iga Swiatek 6-2 7-5.
Iga Swiatek and Alexandra Eala fought against each other only 1 time. Their current record is 1-0 for Eala.
