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Jessica Pegula discusses quick turnaround after DC Open loss to Eala

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:48 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Jessica Pegula discusses quick turnaround after DC Open loss to Eala

Summary

Jessica Pegula faces a challenging schedule after losing to Alexandra Eala in the final of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Eala secured her first tour-level title with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 win. Pegula highlighted her exhaustion from the tournament and the quick shift in focus needed for the Canadian Open in Toronto. While acknowledging the demanding transition, Pegula expressed optimism about returning to competition soon, set to face Magdalena Fręch in the second round on August 5.

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By the Numbers

•Pegula lost to Eala in the DC Open final on August 3.
•Eala won her first tour-level title with a comeback.
•Pegula described her DC Open experience as exhausting.
•Pegula will compete against Magdalena Fręch in Toronto.
•The Canadian Open begins on August 4 for others; Pegula plays August 5.

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5:48 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Been Pretty Exhausting’ – Jessica Pegula Opens Up About ‘Tough Turnaround’ to Toronto After DC Open Chaos

What they're saying

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Jessica Pegula will have little time to process her heartbreaking loss to Alexandra Eala in the rain-hit Mubadala DC Open final, as she will need to shift her focus to the Canadian Open immediately. After a tiring week in Washington, D.
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