Alexandra Eala rallies past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to capture her first WTA singles title
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Alexandra Eala secured her first career WTA Tour singles title at the DC Open in Washington, defeating top seed Jessica Pegula. After losing the first set, Eala mounted a comeback to win the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. The final was interrupted by weather and concluded on Monday.
With this victory, Eala becomes the first Filipino player to win a WTA singles title. The 21-year-old’s performance at the tournament included a streak of five consecutive wins against top-10 ranked opponents, marking a significant milestone in her professional career.
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BBC Sport (GB)Focuses on the historic national milestone for the Philippines
Guardian Sport (GB)Emphasizes her recent performance streak against top-10 players
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