{"id":724948,"date":"2026-08-02T21:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T21:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/724948\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T21:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T21:02:12","slug":"live-alex-eala-vs-jessica-pegula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/724948\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE: Alex Eala vs Jessica Pegula"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LIVE<\/p>\n

Alex Eala shoots for her first WTA-level title as she battles Jessica Pegula, the tournament\u2019s top seed, in the 2026 Mubadala DC Open final.<\/p>\n

Mubadala DC Open schedule<\/p>\n

August 3, Monday<\/p>\n

12am (PH time) \u2013 Alex Eala vs Jessica Pegula<\/p>\n

LIVE UPDATES: Alex Eala vs Jessica Pegula \u2013 Mubadala DC Open final<\/p>\n

Lightning is in the vicinity. Everyone on site should seek shelter immediately.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Eala leads, 2-1
\nEala another double fault, 40-40
\nPegula out, Eala 40-30
\nEala with her second double fault of the match, 30-30
\nPegula serves to love, 1-1
\nPegula ace, 40-0
\nEala fighting back, 1-0
\nEala 40-15
\nEala just misses the line, 30-15<\/p>\n

First set \ud83d\udc49 Jess@JPegula<\/a> takes the opening set 6-4 over Eala in the women\u2019s final!#MubadalaDCOpen<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/U7yGFvcqce<\/a><\/p>\n

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Eala drops her first set after winning the past eight
\nPegula one set away from a second crown in DC<\/p>\n

Top seed in top form \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n

Jessica Pegula takes the opening set, 6-4!@JPegula<\/a> | #MubadalaDCOpen<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oATjj7GtVn<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pegula serves to love, takes the opening set, 6-4
\nPegula breaks to reclaim the lead, 5-4
\nEala saves with a service winner, 30-40
\nPegula cross court, 40-15
\nPegula holds after trailing 15-40 to knot it up at 4-4
\nPegula advantage
\nPegula ace, 40-40
\nEala error, 30-15
\nPegula too low on the forehand, Eala 30-0
\nPegula goes wide, Eala back in front, 4-3.
\nEala does exactly that with a tremendous return, 3-3
\nEala with a chance to break back, 40-15
\nPegula return winner to get the upper hand, 3-2
\nPegula break point, 40-30
\nEala double fault, 30-30
\nPegula hangs on to tie it up again 2-2<\/p>\n

drop shot delight \ud83e\udd0c@JPegula<\/a> | #MubadalaDCOpen<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nsx3ZTea2I<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pegula slice, advantage
\nPegula saves
\nEala gets first break point of the match, 40-30
\nPegula double fault, 30-30
\nEala serving well, grabs a 2-1 lead
\nPegula holds, 1-1
\nEala serves to love, 1-0
\nEala service winner 40-0
\nEala 30-0<\/p>\n

Jess Pegula vs Alex Eala for the DC Title!#MubadalaDCOpen<\/a> \ud83c\udfc6 pic.twitter.com\/H0udMXsAGj<\/a><\/p>\n

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Final is underway after a three-hour delay
\nPegula wins toss and opts to receive
\nEala and Pegula warming up
\nAlex Eala now at centre court.
\nCrowd filling up centre court.<\/p>\n

Lightning has cleared and we are no longer mandating shelter in place on site. Play is still scheduled to resume not before 2:45pm EST.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Alex<\/p>\n

Alex Eala of the Philippines looks on during a women\u2019s singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan on day six of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on August 01, 2026 in Washington, DC. Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images\/AFP<\/p>\n

MANILA, Philippines\u2013Alex Eala\u2019s match against Jessica Pegula in the Mubadala DC Open final in Washington has been delayed due to rain.<\/p>\n

The highly anticipated clash was initially set Monday at 12:00 a.m. (Manila time).<\/p>\n

In the Mubadala DC Open\u2019s latest update on its X account as of posting time, the final will not start before 2:45 p.m. EST (2:45 a.m. in Manila) \u201cdue to rain and lightning.\u201d<\/p>\n

All on-site parking at Rock Creek Park is closed until further notice. <\/p>\n

Anyone coming to the tournament should use Rideshare or park at the DCUSA Parking Garage at the Columbia Heights Mall and catch the fan shuttle to the tournament.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/mubadaladcopen\/status\/2083959884580585674<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/mubadaladcopen\/status\/2083957590149525750<\/p>\n

Play will not resume before 1:30pm EST due to rain.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Play will not resume before 1:00pm EST due to rain.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Rain delays DC Open final between Alex Eala and Jessica Pegula.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll see you tomorrow! \ud83d\udc9a#MubadalaDCOpen<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CXvx7sNg3T<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 wta (@WTA) August 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Refresh this page for game updates.<\/p>\n

MANILA, Philippines\u2013Alex Eala\u2019s bid for her first WTA Tour title goes through one of the world\u2019s best players in Jessica Pegula.<\/p>\n

Eala meets Pegula for the first time since the American ended her dream run at the 2025 Miami Open<\/a> after a grueling three-set battle in the semifinals.<\/p>\n

This time, the stakes are even higher with the Mubadala DC Open title on the line.<\/p>\n

That isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019s different, with Eala believing she has become a better player after climbing to a career-high world ranking of No. 28.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think I would say if I compare myself now to then, I\u2019m more well-rounded,\u201d Eala said in an interview with Tennis Channel. \u201cI think I\u2019m physically a little better. I\u2019ve improved on a couple of my strokes. I would say my forehand and serve have also improved quite a bit.\u201d<\/p>\n

If Eala\u2019s breakthrough run in Miami pushed Pegula to the limit, the more polished version of the Filipino tennis star could pose an even tougher challenge for the world No. 3.<\/p>\n

After all, Eala has proven she can stand toe-to-toe with the sport\u2019s elite, beating six Top 10 players this season alone. In Washington, she has also knocked out defending champion Leylah Fernandez, second-seeded Elina Svitolina and third-seeded Naomi Osaka.<\/p>\n

\"Alex<\/p>\n

Jessica Pegula of the United States returns a shot during a women\u2019s singles match against Anna Kalinskaya on day five of the Mubadala DC Open 2026 at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on July 31, 2026 in Washington, DC. Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images\/AFP<\/p>\n

MANILA, Philippines\u2013Top-ranked Jessica Pegula expects a tough battle against Alex Eala of the Philippines in the final of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open.<\/p>\n

Pegula, No. 3 in the world, beat Eala in a 2025 Miami Open semifinal in their only career meeting.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a battle,\u201d Pegula said. \u201cAlex, I\u2019m a big fan of her. She\u2019s the future of the tour and she\u2019s already here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pegula eliminated Russia\u2019s Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4, in their semifinal match in Washington while Eala stunned former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka<\/a> 6-4, 6-2.<\/p>\n


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