China's Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the first round of the WTA 500 Washington Open on Tuesday, falling 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. The match, held on July 28, 2026, saw Eala, a wild card entry, stage a comeback after losing the first set.
Compatriot Wang Xinyu advanced with a 7-6 (3), 6-3 victory over American qualifier Julia... The match was played on the same day, with Wang securing her spot in the second round.
Zheng, seeded 8th in the tournament, struggled with consistency, committing 35 unforced errors. Eala, ranked 143rd, capitalized on Zheng's mistakes to secure her first win over a top-20 player.
