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DC Open Final Suspended Due to Rain
The DC Open final between world No. 3 Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala has been pushed to Monday following persistent thunderstorms. Pegula secured the opening set 6-4 before Eala established a 2-1 lead in the second. After a three-hour delay to the start and a subsequent five-hour suspension, officials postponed the conclusion. The match is scheduled to resume at 5pm BST on Monday, followed by the men's final between Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar.
Kristina Liutova Makes History in Memphis
Sixteen-year-old Kristina Liutova captured her maiden WTA Tour title at the Memphis Classic, defeating Darja Vidmanova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3. Liutova, the first player born in the 2010s to win a WTA title, is the youngest champion since Coco Gauff in 2020. Her path to the trophy included a notable first-round victory over top seed Ekaterina Alexandrova. The win elevates Liutova to world No. 126, positioning her for potential US Open qualifying.
Arthur Gea Claims First ATP Title
In Los Cabos, 21-year-old Arthur Gea secured his first ATP Tour title by defeating defending champion Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4. Competing in his first tour-level final, Gea demonstrated composure by saving four break points early in the match before breaking Shapovalov’s serve to take control. The Frenchman closed out the victory in one hour and 29 minutes.
Additional Results
At the National Bank Open in Toronto, Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round by Kamilla Rakhimova, falling 6-4, 6-1 in a match also impacted by inclement weather.
