Eala Defeats Pegula to Win First WTA Singles Title
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Eala Defeats Pegula to Win First WTA Singles Title

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Alexandra Eala achieved a career milestone by winning her first WTA Tour singles title at the DC Open, defeating Jessica Pegula in three sets. The victory marks a historic moment as Eala becomes the first Filipina to win a singles title on the tour.

The women’s final at the DC Open stretched across two days due to heavy rain before Alexandra Eala rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 Monday. The 21-year-old Eala's breakthrough performance culminated in capturing her first WTA Tour singles title.

The win is particularly significant as it makes Eala the first Filipina to achieve this feat on the tour. This accomplishment mirrors a similar career-defining moment experienced by Pegula at the same Washington tournament, where she secured her first WTA title.

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