Eala wins first WTA title, Fritz secures Davis Cup victory

Alexandra Eala made history by becoming the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title, defeating top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 at the Mubadala DC Open. After rain interrupted play, Eala dominated the final day’s action, winning 10 of the last 13 games. In the men’s final, Taylor Fritz secured his 11th ATP title by defeating 19-year-old Rafael Jodar 7-6(2), 6-4, marking his return to form after a knee injury.

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