Alex Eala wins DC Open: Tournament recap, results, and highlights

Alexandra "Alex" Eala captured the first WTA title of her career after winning the DC Open.

Eala rallied past Jessica Pegula in the final, 4-6, 6-4, 6-0, to claim the trophy.

Here's a recap of Eala's championship run at the DC Open, along with the tournament highlights from the WTA.

• Round of 32: Alex Eala def. Zheng Qinwen — 4-6, 6-4, 6-1

HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs Zheng Qinwen

• Round of 16: Alex Eala def. Leylah Fernandez — 6-2, 7-6(1)

HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs. Leylah Fernandez

• Quarterfinals: Alex Eala def. Elina Svitolina — 6-3, 6-4

HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs Elina Svitolina

• Semifinals: Alex Eala def. Naomi Osaka — 6-4, 6-2

HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs Naomi Osaka

• Finals: Alex Eala def. Jessica Pegula — 4-6, 6-4, 6-0

HIGHLIGHTS | Alex Eala vs Jessica Pegula

Alex Eala's Season recap (singles)

North American swing

• DC Open — Champion

Grass-court swing

• Wimbledon (Grand Slam) — Round of 16
• Bad Homburg Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32
• Berlin Tennis Open (WTA 500) — Semifinals
• HSBC Championships (WTA 500) — Round of 16
• Birmingham Open (WTA 125) — Champion

Clay-court swing

• French Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128
• Italian Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 32
• Madrid Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Stuttgart Open (WTA 500) — Round of 32
• Linz Open (WTA 500) — Round of 16

Sunshine Swing

• Miami Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16
• Indian Wells Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 16

Middle East Swing

• Dubai Tennis Championships (WTA 1000) — Quarterfinals
• Qatar Open (WTA 1000) — Round of 64
• Abu Dhabi Open (WTA 500) — Quarterfinals

Philippine Women’s Open (WTA 125) — Quarterfinals

Australian Swing

• Australian Open (Grand Slam) — Round of 128
• ASB Classic (WTA 250) — Semifinals

—JKC, GMA News