World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and World No. 28 Alexandra Eala will meet in the Mubadala DC Open singles final on Sunday, August 2, at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, according to tournament officials. Pegula chases her second title in Washington, while Eala aims for her first career WTA tour-level title.
Match Schedule and Weather Adjustments
The singles final is scheduled for 12 p.m. local time on Stadium Court, followed by the men’s singles match, according to tournament scheduling. Time conversions include 5 p.m. British Summer Time, 8 p.m. Central European Summer Time, and 12 a.m. Philippine Standard Time on August 3. Tournament organizers shifted the original 2:30 p.m. local time start due to the weather forecast. Meanwhile, Erin Routliffe and Aldila Sutjiadi captured the women’s doubles final on Saturday without dropping a set.
Path to the Championship
Pegula earned a first-round bye before defeating Magdalena Frech 3-6, 6-3, 6-0, fifth-seeded Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 7-5, and fourth-seeded Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4. She enters her fourth final of 2026, targeting her 12th career singles title. Eala advanced past Zheng Qinwen 4-6, 6-4, 6-1, seventh-seeded Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 7-6 (1), second-seeded Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4, and third-seeded Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2. Eala secured six wins over top-10 players this season, bouncing back from a defeat in the 2025 Eastbourne final.
Pro Tip: Keep an eye on Eala’s early returns.
Prize Money and Ranking Points Breakdown
Total prize money for the tournament reaches $1,637,982, with the singles champion earning $252,000 and the runner-up taking home $155,000. Both players compete for 500 ranking points in the PIF WTA Rankings and the Race to the WTA Finals at Indian Wells, while the runner-up receives 325 points, according to tour regulations. Pegula will secure No. 4 in the race and hold her No. 3 spot in the overall rankings regardless of the outcome. Eala is projected to rise to at least No. 25 overall and could reach No. 14 in the race with a win.
Head-to-Head History
Pegula holds a 1-0 lead in previous meetings against Eala. In the 2025 Miami Open semifinals, Pegula defeated Eala 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-3 in a tight encounter. Pegula noted the unexpected volume of Eala’s fan support during that match in South Florida, expressing surprise at the partisan crowd atmosphere.
Did You Know? Eala’s run to the Washington final marks her second tour-level championship match appearance, following her breakthrough performance at Eastbourne last year.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Washington singles final taking place?
The match takes place on Sunday, August 2, at 12 p.m. local time on Stadium Court at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, according to the official order of play.
How much prize money does the winner receive?
The tournament champion collects $252,000 out of a total prize pool of $1,637,982, while the finalist receives $155,000.
What are the previous meetings between Pegula and Eala?
Pegula leads the head-to-head series 1-0, having won their only prior match in the 2025 Miami Open semifinals.
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