Alexandra Eala claims first WTA title at Mubadala DC Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Alexandra Eala achieved a historic milestone by winning her first WTA Tour title at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. The 21-year-old from the Philippines triumphed over Jessica Pegula in a rain-affected final, completing a comeback victory after trailing in the match. Eala displayed remarkable resilience throughout the tournament, defeating defending champion Leylah Fernandez and second seed Elina Svitolina before overcoming top seed Pegula. Following her win, Eala received congratulations from numerous figures in the tennis community. She will next compete at the Canadian Open, facing Alycia Parks in her opening match after a first-round bye.
- •Eala wins 2026 Mubadala DC Open title in Washington, D.C.
- •Defeated Jessica Pegula after trailing in the final match.
- •She defeated Leylah Fernandez and Elina Svitolina in earlier rounds.
- •Eala will compete next at the Canadian Open against Alycia Parks.
- •The tournament victory marks her first WTA Tour title.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Proud’ – Martina Navratilova, Iva Jovic, and Tennis World in Awe of Alexandra Eala After Historic DC Open Win
"Alexandra Eala has etched her name into the history books by clinching her maiden tour-level title at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, becoming the first player from the Philippines to lift a WTA Tour trophy. The 21-year-old’s breakthrough triumph not only sparked an outpouring of love from fans but also earned admiration from her fellow tennis stars, including close friends Eva Lys, Iva Jovic, and Zeynep Sönmez, as well as legends like Martina Navratilova.
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