Alexandra Eala defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Washington Open women’s final. The 21-year-old left-hander from the Philippines advanced to her second WTA final and was set to face world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, who beat Diana Shnaider 7-5, 6-4 in the other semi-final. Eala’s victory was the first meeting between her and Osaka. The report covered a completed semi-final result, while the title match was still pending.