Alexandra Eala captures first WTA title at 2026 DC Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Alexandra Eala won her first Tour-level title at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open held in Washington, D.C. on August 3. The 21-year-old made a remarkable comeback, defeating top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. Eala dropped the first set but secured her victory by winning 10 of the last 13 games. This achievement marks a historic moment as she becomes the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA event. Eala previously fell short in her bid for the WTA 250 Eastbourne Open title in 2025. She is next set to compete in the Canadian Open, where she has a direct entry into the second round.
- •Eala defeated Pegula in the finals with a comeback victory.
- •She became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title.
- •Eala previously reached the finals at the WTA 250 Eastbourne Open.
- •She will compete next at the Canadian Open.
- •Eala's victory boosts her ranking to World No. 20.
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Alexandra Eala Falls to the Ground in Tears, Calls Her Loved Ones in Disbelief After Historic DC Open Triumph
"Alexandra Eala sought one of the most remarkable revenges to conquer Jessica Pegula en route to her career’s maiden Tour-level title at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open. The 21-year-old, who became the first player from the Philippines to achieve the feat, was in disbelief as she dropped to the ground in tears before celebrating her milestone with her team.
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