"Oh My God": Eala Stuns Pegula, Becomes First Filipina WTA Champion in Washington
Alexandra Eala has etched her name in the history books. The 20-year-old delivered a remarkable comeback performance to defeat top-seeded and former champion Jessica Pegula with a score of 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the final of the Mubadala DC Open on Monday. This victory marks a monumental achievement, as Eala is now the first player from the Philippines to ever secure a WTA Tour title. The championship match, held on the hard courts of Washington as part of the WTA 500 series, unfolded over two days due to weather delays and ultimately concluded with a decisive victory for Eala.
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"Oh My God": Eala Stuns Pegula, Becomes First Filipina WTA Champion in Washington
Alexandra Eala has made history. The 20-year-old completed a stunning turnaround to beat top seed and former champion Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the final of the Mubadala DC Open on Monday, becoming the first player from the Philippines ever to win a WTA Tour title. The final, a WTA 500 on the Washington hard courts, was a two-day, rain-scarred marathon — and it ended in a landslide.
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