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Eala conquers glory in Washington and breaks into the top-20 of the WTA ranking

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 3 Aug 2026
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Alexandra Eala, champion in Washington. Photo: gettyimages

Alexandra Eala has concluded a splendid week by becoming the champion of the WTA 500 Washington 2026 after coming back against Jessica Pegula with a score of 4-6, 6-4, and 6-0, marking a simply unforgettable week that consolidates her as one of the great emerging stars of the circuit.

The final had a very particular outcome. Rain forced the match to be postponed while Pegula was leading 6-4 and 1-2, leaving Eala on the ropes all night. However, the 21-year-old returned on Monday with a completely different attitude, turned the second set around, and delivered an impeccable third set to conquer the title with absolute authority.

Eala earns $252,000 and rises to the top-20 of the WTA ranking

This success represents a huge leap in Eala's career. Thanks to the title, the Filipino will rise to 20th place in the WTA ranking, the best ranking of her career, confirming the growth she has been showing over the past few months.

Expectations for her have been enormous for some time, especially in the Philippines, where she has become a real social phenomenon and a significant reference in national tennis. This victory will only multiply the media coverage and excitement surrounding a player who seems destined to soon compete for major titles.

In addition to the sporting prestige, the champion will collect a check for $252,000, the largest monetary prize of her career.

At just 21 years old, Eala has demonstrated in Washington that she can consecutively defeat some of the best players in the world. Her rise into the Top-20 seems just the beginning of a career that is aiming very high and invites thoughts that she will be one of the main protagonists for the remainder of the season.

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