Alexandra Eala claims first WTA title at Mubadala DC Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:24 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Alexandra Eala secured her first WTA Tour title at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C., defeating top seed Jessica Pegula with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. Eala's journey included victories over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen and defending champion Leylah Fernandez, showcasing her resilience. Andrea Petkovic praised Eala's emotional stability and compared her to Jannik Sinner, emphasizing their shared calm under pressure. Eala will next compete at the Canadian Open, facing Alycia Parks in the opening round after receiving a first-round bye.
- •Eala beat Jessica Pegula in the rain-affected final.
- •She navigated past top competitors including Naomi Osaka.
- •Petkovic noted Eala's emotional strength and potential longevity in the sport.
- •Eala is set to face Alycia Parks in Toronto after a bye.
- 9:24 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Reminds Me of Jannik Sinner’ – Alexandra Eala Impresses Andrea Petkovic With Her ‘Made for Tennis’ Trait
"Alexandra Eala has earned widespread praise from high-profile names in the tennis community, including Martina Navratilova and Boris Becker, after winning her maiden tour-level title at the Mubadala DC Open. The compliments continued to pour in as Andrea Petkovic compared the Filipina to Jannik Sinner over a shared trait.
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