Jessica Pegula praises Alex Eala after DC Open final loss

In the final of the Mubadala DC Open on August 3, Jessica Pegula lost to Alex Eala 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. Pegula initially led after winning the first set, but Eala made a strong comeback after a rain delay, winning 10 of the final 13 games. Following the match, Pegula congratulated Eala, who became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour singles title. She also acknowledged the vocal support from Eala’s fans during the match, reflecting on the growing recognition of Filipino tennis on the international stage.

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