The Washington Open women’s final between Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala is suspended and rescheduled for Monday after thunderstorms delay play. Multiple reports say the match, originally scheduled for Sunday, cannot be completed due to rain in Washington, D.C. According to the outlets, the final begins despite the weather, with Pegula taking the opening set. Eala is then reported to be leading in the second set when the match is halted. Play is stopped after rain develops and the tournament officials push the completion of the final to Monday.
All sources also describe Eala’s route to the final, noting she defeats Naomi Osaka, Elina Svitolina, and defending champion Leylah Fernandez to reach the championship match. Pegula, ranked world number three, is competing in the final against Eala, who is described as a rising star. With the championship match paused, the winner will be decided when play resumes on Monday.
