Eala powers past Pegula for first WTA title in Washington

Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA title.

Alex Eala earns her biggest single-tournament ranking points haul after a historic Washington Open triumph, where she captured her maiden WTA Tour title by defeating the top three seeds and the defending champion

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

Rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala came from a set down against Jessica Pegula to claim the first WTA Tour singles title of her career at the DC Open.

Victory over the top seed in Washington sealed Eala’s first singles title on the WTA Tour and the first ever by a Filipina player

Alexandra Eala becomes the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour title, defeating Jessica Pegula at DC Open  CNN

Alexandra Eala rallies past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to capture her first WTA singles title  Toronto Star

Alexandra Eala rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to capture the first WTA Tour singles title of her career

Aug 3 : Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit Washington Open final resumed on Monday, completing a remarkable comeback to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title.The 21-year-old resumed play on Monday trailing by a set but leading

Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final.

Naomi Osaka Praises Alex Eala After Their DC Open Battle  Sports Illustrated