WINNER. The Philippines' Alex Eala wins the 2026 Washington Open in the United States.
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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
MANILA, Philippines – A maiden WTA Tour crown has propelled Alex Eala to the world top 20 for the first time in her career.
The Filipina climbed to No. 20 in the updated WTA rankings released on Tuesday, August 4, as she ruled the Washington Open in the United States after overcoming American world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, in the final.
