Alex Eala makes waves with Washington Open title ahead of US Open
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:13 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala won the Washington Open, defeating top seed Jessica Pegula in the final with scores of 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. This victory marks Eala as the first woman from the Philippines to earn a tour-level singles title. Eala's recent performances have generated significant buzz as she prepares for the upcoming US Open, starting August 30. Her journey includes notable wins over major players like Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka, further elevating her profile in women's tennis.
- •Eala defeated Pegula to win the Washington Open.
- •She is the first Filipino woman to claim a tour-level singles title.
- •Wins include matches against Swiatek and Osaka.
- •Eala prepares for the US Open starting August 30.
- •Philippines president congratulated Eala on her achievement.
""Once it grows, it cannot be stopped" - tennis superstar-in-the-making Alex Eala is quickly becoming the biggest thing to come out of the Philippines since legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao.
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