Jessica Pegula won the Mubadala DC Open by defeating Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-3 in Sunday's final on August 2 in Washington. The world number three claims her 12th career title and third of the 2026 season, following triumphs in Dubai and Charleston. On the ATP side, persistent rain forced organizers to postpone the final between Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jódar. In Mexico, Frenchman Arthur Géa captured his maiden ATP title by defeating Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 in the Los Cabos Open final.
Pegula returns to Washington seven years later
The WTA final was eventually played after several hours of delay caused by severe thunderstorms over the American capital. Top seed Pegula gave Eala no chance despite the Filipino's outstanding week that included victories over Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka. The American sealed the title on her first championship point with a clean wide serve followed by a crisp crosscourt forehand winner. It is her second title in Washington after 2019, seven years ago. At 32, Pegula is confirming the best stretch of her career, boasting a 39-11 win-loss record this season and a firmly established spot inside the top three. Seven of her twelve titles have come on hard courts, her preferred surface.
For Eala, the defeat does nothing to diminish a remarkable week. The 21-year-old Filipino was contesting her first WTA 500 final and has confirmed one of the most impressive rises on tour this season. Her 2026 campaign now includes six top-10 victories, among them wins over Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff at Wimbledon, a level of consistency that should propel her toward the top 20 when the rankings update on Monday.
Fritz versus Jódar pushed to Monday
The ATP final was not as fortunate with the weather. After multiple postponements due to rain and lightning at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, organizers confirmed the match would be played on Monday, August 3. Fritz, the third seed, is searching for his first title in over a year after losing two finals in 2026 at Dallas and Halle. He will face Jódar, the 19-year-old who defeated Lorenzo Musetti, Arthur Fils, and Alejandro Tabilo this week to reach his first ATP 500 final. The stakes are significant for the Spaniard, who is guaranteed a place inside the top 15 regardless of the result and could climb as high as 12th with a victory.
Géa crowned in Los Cabos for first French title of the week
In Los Cabos, Arthur Géa gave French tennis a moment to celebrate by claiming his maiden ATP title. The 21-year-old from Velleron in the Vaucluse region defeated defending champion Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 in 88 minutes. Géa had just three main-draw victories to his name before this week. He strung together five wins to lift the trophy, including victories over Francisco Cerundolo and Coleman Wong on his way to the final. His entry into the world top 100 is a career first. He becomes the sixth player born in 2005 or later to win an ATP Tour title.
Key figures: Pegula now holds 12 career WTA titles and 3 in 2026. Géa enters the top 100 with his first ATP trophy. Jódar is guaranteed a place inside the top 15. The Canadian Open begins Monday in Montreal (ATP) and Toronto (WTA) with Alexander Zverev as the top seed in the absence of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
