21-Year-Old Alex Eala Wins First Filipino WTA Tennis Title

Alex Eala made history by becoming the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour title, defeating world No.

3 Jessica Pegula in a rain-delayed final at the D.

The 21-year-old rallied from a set down to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 in front of a stadium filled with cheering Filipino fans waving their national flags.