Jessica Pegula vs. Alexandra Eala: What to know about the Washington DC final
World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and World No. 28 Alexandra Eala are set to compete in the Mubadala DC Open final in Washington. The match follows a week of tournament play where both athletes defeated several high-seeded opponents.
Why it matters
The final highlights the competitive landscape of professional women's tennis and the rise of emerging talent like Alexandra Eala.
Owen Reynoldson/WTA WASHINGTON -- We're down to the final two at the Mubadala DC Open.
On Sunday, World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and World No. 28 Alexandra Eala square off in the championship at Washington DC. Pegula eyes to win her second title in her nation's capital, a full-circle moment from her first career WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz title in 2019. As for Eala, the Filipina star is in search of her first career WTA title in her second tour-level final.
From order of play to prize money and more, here's everything you need to know about Sunday's final.
The singles final in Washington is scheduled for Sunday, August 2, at 12 p.m, followed by the men's singles. It will be held on Stadium Court at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center.
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