Philippines' Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz claims Washington crown

Aug 3 : 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.Eala stunned top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit women's final resumed with the 21-year-old trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second, while third seed Fritz beat Spanish teenager Rafa Jodar 7-6(2) 6-4 in a tight men's decider."I feel so much love. My first chance at a title knowing it won't be the last and already having achieved this milestone for my career," Eala said on court. "I knew whatever happened after this match would have already been a win for me."Pegula, chasing a third Washington title after lifting the trophy in 2019