Eala becomes first Filipino to win WTA singles title

Alexandra Eala, 21, became the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title by defeating top seed and world number three Jessica Pegula in the Washington Open final. The match was delayed from Sunday to Monday due to bad weather in Washington D.C., with rain and lightning interrupting play. Eala began the year ranked outside the world's top 50, making her victory a landmark achievement for Filipino tennis.