Breakout star Alexandra Eala continues rise with first WTA title at DC Open

Filipino sensation beats Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 21-year-old has five straight wins over top-10 players Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit ⁠DC Open final in Washington resumed on Monday, completing a remarkable comeback to become the first player from the Philippines to win a ⁠WTA Tour-level singles title. The 21-year-old resumed play on Monday trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second ⁠after Sunday’s final started nearly three hours late and was later suspended overnight because of persistent rain. Continue reading...

Reuters · Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 11:02 AM
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Breakout star Alexandra Eala continues rise with first WTA title at DC Open

Filipino sensation beats Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0
21-year-old has five straight wins over top-10 players

Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit ⁠DC Open final in Washington resumed on Monday, completing a remarkable comeback to become the first player from the Philippines to win a ⁠WTA Tour-level singles title.

The 21-year-old resumed play on Monday trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second ⁠after Sunday’s final started nearly three hours late and was later suspended overnight because of persistent rain.

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