Rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala secured her first WTA Tour singles title at the DC Open, defeating Jessica Pegula in the final. Eala came back from a set down, with the match suspended due to rain on Sunday and concluded on Monday. She won 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to claim the historic victory.

This win marks Eala as the first Filipina to achieve a WTA Tour singles title, mirroring Jessica Pegula's career breakthrough at the same tournament in 2019. Eala's popularity has surged, especially after strong performances at Wimbledon and in Berlin. Her matches at the DC Open saw significant support from the Filipino community present.

Eala defeated all top three seeds en route to her first WTA Tour final. The victory capped a remarkable week for the young player, solidifying her status as a rising star in tennis. She won the final set decisively, completing the comeback in under two hours of play.