Venus Williams and Husband React As Alexandra Eala Makes History at Wimbledon Against Serena Williams’ Conqueror

Jun 3, 2026; Paris, France; Venus Williams and her husband, Andrea Preti, in attendance for the Matteo Berrettini of Italy and Matteo Arnaldi of Italy match on day 11 at Stade Roland Garros. © Susan Mullane-Imagn ImagesAlexandra Eala has earned the support of Venus Williams and her husband, Andrea Preti, after achieving a historic milestone at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Days after the duo formed a blockbuster doubles partnership at the Bad Homburg Open, Williams put their bond on display with a heartfelt reaction to Eala’s second-round victory.

How Venus Williams and Her Husband Celebrated Alexandra Eala’s Wimbledon MilestoneEala kicked off her Wimbledon campaign in dominant fashion, securing a 6-1, 6-2 win over Renata Zarazúa. A blockbuster second-round encounter with Serena Williams was on the cards, but Maya Joint ended the American’s singles comeback in the first round to set up a meeting with Eala instead.The Filipina faced a tough challenge against Joint, who seized the early advantage by clinching the first set.

However, Eala stormed back to claim a 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 comeback victory. In doing so, she made history as the first Filipina in the Open Era to reach the third round of a Grand Slam.Venus Williams, who is gearing up for both her doubles campaign with sister Serena and the mixed doubles contest at Wimbledon, was quick to congratulate Eala on her impressive feat with a heartfelt message.

“Congrats to my other doubles partner @alex.eala for making history,” she posted on her Instagram story.Andrea Preti also shared a touching reaction to the 21-year-old’s victory, while capturing scenes of the seven-time Grand Slam champion witnessing Eala’s moment of triumph.

“All for you @alex.eala 💪🏻💪🏻🎾🎾,” he posted.Speaking to the press after her win, Eala reflected on how emotional it was to achieve a personal milestone while also making an impact for her country.

“It sounds super impactful. It’s an amazing thing for me to be able to do that for my country, but I gu