RETURN. The Philippines' Alex Eala in action in the 2026 Washington Open.

Mubadala DC Open Facebook page

Alex Eala storms into the Washington Open final following an impressive dismantling of four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan

MANILA, Philippines – Alex Eala stands a victory away from claiming a breakthrough WTA Tour title.

That is after Eala earned her place in the final of the Washington Open in the United States after a resounding 6-4, 6-2 dismantling of four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka of Japan on Saturday, August 1 (Sunday, August 2, Manila time).