MANILA, Philippines – Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala returns to the court on Tuesday, August 4, as her rain-delayed 2026 Mubadala DC Open final against world No. 3 Jessica Pegula resumes at 12:00 a.m. Philippine time, giving fans another chance to witness one of the biggest matches of her young career.
The WTA 500 championship match was suspended due to persistent thunderstorms in Washington, D.C., with Pegula taking the opening set, 6-4, while Eala led 2-1 in the second set before officials halted play.
Where to watch Alex Eala vs Jessica Pegula live in the Philippines
Fans can watch the continuation of the Mubadala DC Open final live on Premier Sports 2 through the following platforms:
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Cignal TV
- Tune in to Premier Sports 2 (Channel 273 HD).
- Available to subscribers with Prepaid Load 500 and up or Postpaid Plan 520 and up.
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Cignal Play
- Stream the match live on the Cignal Play app.
- Available to eligible Cignal subscribers with qualifying prepaid or postpaid plans.
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Blast TV
- Download the Blast TV app for free.
- Select Premier Sports 2 to watch the match live at no additional cost.
Premier Sports 2 is also available on Sky TV, Sky Direct, and Samsung TV Plus, giving viewers more ways to watch the championship showdown.
Eala eyes first WTA title
Pegula is chasing her 12th WTA singles title and third crown of the 2026 season after victories in Dubai and Charleston, while Eala is bidding for her first WTA Tour title after an impressive run in Washington.
The 21-year-old Filipina reached the final after defeating former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka, second seed Elina Svitolina, and defending champion Leylah Fernandez, and is guaranteed to climb to a career-high world No. 24 in the WTA rankings regardless of the final result.
— The Summit Express
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