Eala Overcomes Pegula at the DC Open to Secure Her Inaugural WTA Tour Crown
Filipino rising star Alexandra Eala staged a dramatic comeback against Jessica Pegula, turning a one‑set deficit into a 4‑6, 6‑4, 6‑0 triumph and capturing her first WTA Tour singles title at the DC Open. The match, which had been halted by a heavy downpour on Sunday with Eala trailing 4‑6, resumed on Monday under clear skies. The 21‑year‑old seized the momentum, erased the deficit, and closed ou…
Aug. 3, 2026, 7:20 p.m.