Breakout star Alexandra Eala continues rise with first WTA title at DC Open

• Filipino sensation beats Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0

• 21-year-old has five straight wins over top-10 players

Alexandra Eala dismantled top seed Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-4 6-0 after the weather-hit DC Open final in Washington resumed on Monday, completing a remarkable comeback to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour-level singles title.

The 21-year-old resumed play on Monday trailing by a set but leading 2-1 in the second after Sunday's final started nearly three hours late and was later suspended overnight because of persistent rain.