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Rain delays highly anticipated Mubadala DC Open singles finals featuring Pegula, Eala, Fritz, Jodar
Tennis at the 2026 Mubadala DC Open on August 2 features womens and mens singles finals with Jessica Pegula, Alexandra Eala, Taylor Fritz, and Rafael Jodar.Those finals were slated to begin at 12 PM EDT; however, they are postponed due to rain.MORE: Holger Runes shirt steals the show in his latest practice videoJessica Pegula is a two-time DC Open champion facing Alexandra EalaPegula is the perennial favorite to win the womens singles crown, but no one would be surprised if Filipina sensation Alexandra Eala defeated her.Eala has worked through an impressive draw this week including last years champion Leylah Fernandez, 2024 Paris Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng, and four-time Grand Slam champion and former WTA World No. 1 Naomi Osaka. MORE: Victoria Azarenka posts introspective birthday message with no mention of a tennis returnThe question will be who has the most fans. Pegula would be the logical choice; however, the Filipino fans travel en masse to support Eala who is single handedly putting the Philippines on the tennis map.Will nerves be an issue? Ealas two previous titles were WTA 125 challengers; winning a WTA 500 would unlock a new career milestone for the 21-year-old. Taylor Fritz is seeking his first ATP title of 2026 against Rafael JodarFritz has played an outstanding tournament, taking out his fellow Americans Alex Michelsen and Brandon Nakashima in prior rounds. Aug 1, 2026; Washington, D.C., USA; Taylor Fritz (USA) celebrates after his match against Brandon Nakashima (USA) (not pictured) in a mens singles semifinal on day six of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesHe faces Rafael Jodar, the 19-year-old Spaniard that he has beaten previously, but Jodars game has improved since they last met earlier this year.Fritz should have the crowd support, but Jodar has confidence. He won a maiden ATP 250 title on the clay in Morocco in March. Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter
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