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Pegula Faces Eala in Thrilling DC Open Final
2 Aug
Summary
- Top seed Jessica Pegula will play Alex Eala in the Mubadala DC Open final.
- Eala has defeated strong contenders like Svitolina and Osaka en route.
- Pegula previously beat Eala in a close match at the 2025 Miami Open.
The Mubadala DC Open is set for a thrilling final on Sunday, August 2, 2026, as top seed Jessica Pegula faces off against the emerging talent Alex Eala. The match is scheduled for 12:00 PM local time at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center.
Pegula, the World No.3, has navigated her path to the final with straight-sets victories in recent rounds after a tough three-set opener. Eala, a 21-year-old phenom, has impressed with a series of significant upsets, including wins over Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals and four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the semifinals.
This marks the second meeting between Pegula and Eala. Their previous encounter at the 2025 Miami Open resulted in a hard-fought victory for Pegula, indicating a potentially close contest on Sunday. Pegula's experience is a key factor, while Eala's recent form and mental fortitude present a significant challenge.
