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Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title as she beats top seed Jessica Pegula in a delayed Washington Open final.
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'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history
Alexandra Eala had a tough route to the title, having to defeat Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula As the umpire called the winning point, Alexandra Eala collapsed to the ground in tears
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Alexandra Eala began the year ranked outside the world's top 50 Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title as she beat top seed Jessica Pegula in a delayed Washington Open fi
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Ekaterina Alexandrova needed a wheelchair to help her off court in Memphis World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapsed on court and had to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic