Philippines' Eala beats Pegula to win first WTA title in Washington

Aug 3 : Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit Washington Open final resumed on Monday, completing a remarkable comeback to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title.

The 21-year-old resumed play on Monday trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second after Sunday's final started nearly three hours late and was later suspended overnight because of persistent rain.

My first chance at a title knowing it won't be the last and already having achieved this milestone for my career," Eala said on court.

"I knew whatever happened after this match would have already been a win for me."

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