Rafael Nadal congratulates Alex Eala on historic WTA triumph:
Alex Eala makes Philippine tennis history with a comeback win over Jessica Pegula at the Mubadala ...
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Alex Eala wins historic WTA title for the PhilippinesThe 21-year-old defeated Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in Washington and is projected to reach No. 20.
Key FactsAug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Alex Eala defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, becoming the first woman from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour singles title.
- Rafael Nadal was among the first to congratulate Eala after the victory, praising her week, the trophy and the work of the @rnadalacademy team on X.
- The final, halted on Sunday after persistent rain, was postponed to Monday following a five-hour delay and resumed there.
- On her way to a maiden WTA 500 final, Eala defeated Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka; her ranking is projected to rise to No. 20.
What an incredible week in Washington! A well-deserved [trophy] for all the hard work. Congratulations to [Philippines flag] and to the entire @rnadalacademy team!— Rafael Nadal on X; he congratulated Alex Eala after her historic WTA triumph.
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Key FactsAlex Eala claims first WTA Tour title in Washington
Aug 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Eala overcame top seed Jessica Pegula, who was ranked world No. 3, to secure her first WTA Tour-level title.
- The final at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C., was interrupted by rain after Pegula won the opening set and Eala led 2–1 in the second.
- Pegula later described Eala as difficult to play against, citing her left-handed style, strong ball striking and victories over several top players.
- Rafael Nadal congratulated Eala on the achievement and also praised the Rafa Nadal Academy team, where she has trained since age 13.
She's the future of the tour, and she's already here.— Jessica Pegula said this before facing Alex Eala in the DC Open final, praising her as 'the future of the tour.'
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Key FactsEjercito files resolution honoring Alex Eala
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- Senate Resolution No. 562, filed by JV Ejercito, congratulates Alex Eala on the Philippines’ first WTA Tour singles title.
- Eala won after defeating Zheng Qinwen, Leylah Fernandez, Elina Svitolina, and Naomi Osaka, followed by Jessica Pegula in the final.
- At 21, she also became the first Filipino to win a junior Grand Slam singles title, taking the 2022 US Open Girls’ Singles Championship.
- Ejercito said her success should improve sports programs and expand training opportunities for young athletes.
The success of Alex Eala shows what Filipino talent can achieve when it is nurtured and supported. Her victory should inspire us to improve our sports development programs and expand opportunities for young Filipino athletes to train, compete, and excel on the world stage.— JV Ejercito (Senate Senior Deputy Majority Leader), in a statement issued on Tuesday accompanying Senate Resolution No. 562 recognizing Eala's achievement.
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