Rising star Alexandra Eala wins hearts and minds but falls to Jasmine Paolini

Eala loses her first grand slam last-16 match 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Paolini inspired by seeing Federer in Royal Box Alexandra Eala left Centre Court with her hands shaped into a heart and a simple mantra for her millions of ­followers. “Never say die and play every point like your life depends on it,” she said. The 21-year-old