Fritz Outguns Jodar to Win ATP Washington Title
- On Monday, Alex Eala defeated American Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, becoming the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour singles title at the Washington Open.
- Heavy rain suspended the final on Sunday, but Eala returned Monday to rally past Pegula, winning ten of the thirteen games played after the restart.
- This milestone victory marks her first 500 level tournament championship and extends Eala's streak to five consecutive wins against top-10 opponents, securing a career-high world number 20 ranking.
- In the men's final, American tennis player Taylor Fritz captured his first season title by defeating Rafa Jodar 7-6, 6-4 on Monday, while Eala heads to Toronto for the Canadian Open.
- Known as a 'giant slayer' for her ability to flourish against top competition, Eala now prepares for the US Open main draw later this month.
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Alexandra Eala is the first tennis player from the Philippines to win a tournament on the WTA tour. After the triumph, the 21-year-old collapses - and triggers great cheers among her many compatriots.
Alex Eala wins 1st WTA title; nation celebrates
NOT even multiple delays caused by persistent rains could stop Alexandra “Alex” Eala from claiming her first WTA Tour-level title at the 500 Mubadala DC Open in Washington D.C.Down a set before the final was halted due to rains Monday, Eala came out with guns blazing in the resumption past Tuesday midnight in Manila to turn back world No. 3 and tournament top seed Jessica Pegula, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center Stadiu…
Eala claims maiden WTA singles title
Few young players on the WTA Tour have experienced the level of expectation and support that Alexandra Eala has received since she earned a place on the elite women’s circuit, and on Monday the Filipina showed what all the fuss is about by winning the Washington Open.Eala capped her breakthrough run
Alex Eala: Filipino dreamer to WTA winner
MANILA, Philippines–Alex Eala’s quest for a breakthrough WTA Tour title that began in Mallorca, Spain as a wide-eyed 13-year-old with lofty dreams ended in Washington on Tuesday. Eala’s crowning moment came in her typical fashion-a comeback win over a top-caliber player. This time, she overpowered American world number three Jessica Pegula after dropping the opening set. After Pegula’s backhand went wide, Eala collapsed to the court on her knees…
Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims Washington crown
Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title and Taylor Fritz claimed his first trophy of the season after both rain-delayed Washington Open finals were completed on Monday. The post Philippines’ Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims Washington crown appeared first on Hawaii Tribune-Herald.
With her 1st tournament victory in Washington Alexandra Eala plays in the spotlight before the US Open.
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