First WTA title for Alex Eala and Philippines
- Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title, following a rain-delayed Washington Open final on Monday (Aug 3).
- Eala stunned top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit women's final resumed with the 21-year-old trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second, while third seed Fritz beat Spanish teenager Rafa Jodar 7-6(2) 6-4 in a tight men's decider.
- My first chance at a title knowing it won't be the last and already having achieved this milestone for my career," Eala said on court.
Confirmed
- Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title, following a rain-delayed Washington Open final on Monday (Aug 3).
- Eala stunned top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit women's final resumed with the 21-year-old trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second, while third seed Fritz beat Spanish teenager Rafa Jodar 7-6(2) 6-4 in a tight men's decider.
- My first chance at a title knowing it won't be the last and already having achieved this milestone for my career," Eala said on court.
Sources: Al Jazeera, CNA