Alex Eala Thanks Fans After Historic WTA Title

Fresh off becoming the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour singles title, Alex Eala delivered an emotional message of gratitude to her supporters following her memorable victory over world No. 3 Jessica Pegula in the 2026 Mubadala DC Open final in Washington.
Addressing the crowd during the trophy presentation, the 21-year-old thanked the Filipino community both in Washington and around the world for their unwavering support.

Feeling the love worldwide 🇵🇭

Alex Eala | #MubadalaDCOpen pic.twitter.com/YMxB2nYOk7

— Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 3, 2026

"To all my supporters, thank you guys. Especially the Filipino community. Here in DC and back home, wherever you are in the world. I really feel all the love."

Eala revealed that messages from her family and close friends before the championship match gave her immense confidence and perspective ahead of the biggest match of her career.

Teamwork makes the dream work 🏆

Alex Eala | #MubadalaDCOpen pic.twitter.com/1o2iSDQsDa

— Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 3, 2026

"Before the final yesterday, I got so many sweet messages from my family and my friends. I thought to myself, I feel so much love. Standing here in the middle of all this love, my first chance at a title, knowing it won't be my last."

Hoist it up, Alex 😘🏆#MubadalaDCOpen pic.twitter.com/nmS6SSUjZG

— Mubadala DC Open (@mubadaladcopen) August 3, 2026

The young tennis star added that reaching the final itself had already marked a significant milestone in her journey and that she viewed the experience as a victory regardless of the outcome.

"Already having achieved this feat and this milestone for my career, I knew that whatever would've happened after this match, it would've already been a win for me. Thank you everybody. I really look forward to seeing you guys again."

Also Read:Alex Eala Makes History as First Filipina to Win WTA Singles Title

Eala completed a remarkable week in Washington by defeating Jessica Pegula in three sets to secure her maiden WTA singles title. The historic triumph also propelled her into the WTA Top 20 for the first time, cementing her status as one of the brightest rising stars in world tennis ahead of the US Open.