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Eala's breakthrough complete with Washington title

rugby03 August 2026 17:54

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For the first time, the Philippines has a champion on the WTA, and her name is Alexandra Eala.

The 20-year-old's history-making efforts for her country took another step on Monday, as she came from behind to finish a victory against top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the rain-delayed final of the Mubadala DC Open.

The match was suspended on Sunday night after extensive rainfall with Pegula leading 6-4, 1-2.

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But from 6-4, 4-3 behind, the Filipina wrestled control away and never looked back.

She won the last nine games, including a 6-0 third set where she dropped just eight points.

ALL ABOARD THE EALA EXPRESS 🔥

Alexandra Eala secures her first ever WTA Tour title!#MubadalaDCOpen pic.twitter.com/uSpxYxWqO5 — wta (@WTA) August 3, 2026

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