Alexandra Eala created history by becoming the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour singles title after defeating world No. 3 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in the 2026 Mubadala DC Open final. The 21-year-old's remarkable title run included victories over Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka, with the triumph also propelling her into the WTA Top 20 for the first time ahead of the US Open.

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Alexandra Eala Becomes First Filipina to Win WTA Title
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