Philippines Has a Champion: Eala Shocks World No. 1 Pegula
![Alexandra Eala became the first Filipino player to win a WTA Tour singles championship. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design426-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala made Philippine tennis history by rallying past Jessica Pegula to capture her first WTA singles title and become the country’s first WTA champion.
![BPI and Alex Eala highlight the importance of discipline, perseverance and long-term growth. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design301-400x200.png)