Alexandra Eala became the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title, while Taylor Fritz secured his first trophy of the season at the rain-delayed DC Open.
Key facts
- •Alexandra Eala is the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title.
- •Eala defeated world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in three sets.
- •Taylor Fritz's victory over Rafael Jodar marks his first title of the 2024 season.
- •Eala has now won five consecutive matches against top-10 opponents.
- •The DC Open finals were completed on Monday following rain delays.
Alexandra Eala and Taylor Fritz claimed singles titles at the DC Open on Monday following weather-related delays. Eala defeated top seed Jessica Pegula to become the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour-level singles title. Meanwhile, third-seeded Taylor Fritz secured his first trophy of the season by defeating Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar.
By the numbers
Eala's Historic Victory
Eala overcame a one-set deficit to defeat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. The match resumed on Monday with Eala trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second. She won 10 of the 13 games played after the restart, utilizing a dominant left-handed serve and aggressive baseline play. This victory extends Eala's winning streak against top-10 opponents to five matches and will move her to a career-high world ranking of No. 20.
Fritz Claims First Title of Season
Taylor Fritz defeated 19-year-old Rafael Jodar 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the men's final, which was also delayed overnight due to rain. Fritz dominated the first-set tiebreak and secured an early break in the second set to maintain his lead. The win provides momentum for Fritz as he prepares for the Canadian Open and the upcoming US Open.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Tennis.
