Jessica Pegula vs Alexandra Eala - Preview & Prediction - 2026 Washington Open Final

Jessica Pegula vs Alexandra Eala — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open FINAL in Washington, D.C. Sunday, August 2, on Stadium Court at Rock Creek Park. A three-time Washington finalist against a 21-year-old chasing the first WTA singles title of her career.

Alex Eala's week has become the story of the summer. The World No. 28 beat Olympic gold medalist Qinwen Zheng from a set and a break down, ended defending champion Leylah Fernandez's title defense 6-2, 7-6(1), dismantled No. 2 seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4, and then took apart four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 in their first career meeting. Three straight-set wins in a row to close it out. Three seeded players gone. Her first WTA 500 final — and a first tour-level title on the line after the Eastbourne heartbreak of 2025.

Jessica Pegula is the top seed, World No. 3, and the most complete player left. She beat No. 4 seed Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 in 87 minutes to reach her fourth final of 2026, a season that already includes titles in Dubai — her fourth WTA 1000 — and Charleston. She is chasing a third Washington crown.

The head-to-head favors the American: Pegula leads 1-0, edging Eala 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3 in the 2025 Miami semifinals. That was 16 months ago, and Eala is a very different player now. Can she finish the fairytale?

🎾 IN THIS VIDEO

- What changed for Eala between Miami 2025 and now

- Why Pegula's baseline consistency is the hardest test of Eala's week

- The physical question after four straight tough matches

- Who lifts the trophy, and a predicted scoreline

📊 MATCH INFO

Tournament: 2026 Mubadala Citi DC Open (WTA 500)

Round: FINAL — Singles

Players: Jessica Pegula (USA, No. 3, 1st seed) vs Alexandra Eala (PHI, No. 28)

Head-to-head: Pegula leads 1-0 (Miami 2025 SF, 7-6(3) 5-7 6-3)

Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 — not before 2:30 PM ET

Surface: Outdoor Hard

Venue: Stadium Court, Rock Creek Park Tennis Center, Washington, D.C.

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