Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala wins first WTA singles title at Mubadala DC Open

Alexandra Eala, a 21-year-old tennis player from the Philippines, won her first WTA Tour title at the Mubadala DC Open in August 2026, defeating Jessica Pegula in the final. This made her the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title and the highest-ranked South-east Asian woman in tennis history. Eala is currently in Singapore to compete in the WTA 500 Singapore Tennis Open, which begins on September 21, 2026. She has become a prominent figure in the sport, balancing her success with setting personal boundaries and inspiring others in the region.