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Teenage wildcard Eala shocks Swiatek in Miami, Pegula rounds out the semifinals

The 2025 Miami Open has reached the semifinal stage, featuring three Top 10 players and one unexpected teenage sensation. Aryna Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini secured their spots first, advancing on Tuesday, while Jessica Pegula and wildcard Alexandra Eala completed the semifinal lineup a day later. Eala’s stunning upset of five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek was the biggest shock of the tournament, marking a career milestone for the 19-year-old from the Philippines.

With two blockbuster matchups now set—Sabalenka facing Paolini and Pegula taking on Eala—the stage is ready for an exciting finish in Miami.