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Eala advances to Washington final after defeating Osaka

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:57 AM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Eala advances to Washington final after defeating Osaka
Summary

Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with a victory over Naomi Osaka, winning 6-4, 6-2 at the Washington Open. Eala set up a final match against world number three Jessica Pegula. After starting the year outside the top 50, Eala will rise to a career-high ranking of 24th. Her season includes six wins over top-10 players, including a notable performance at Wimbledon. Pegula overcame Diana Shnaider in her semifinal match, recovering from a 5-2 deficit in the first set.

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  • •Eala defeated Osaka 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals.
  • •Eala will face Jessica Pegula in the Washington final.
  • •Eala's victory marks her sixth win over a top-10 player this season.
  • •Pegula won her semifinal against Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4.
  • •Eala's ranking will improve to 24th following her performance.
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  • 5:57 AMBBC Sport — 'Future of tour' Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final
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Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final.

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