DC Open 2025 finals delayed to Monday after Washington rain disrupts play
Synopsis
Thunderstorms washed out both DC Open finals on Sunday, setting up a rare Monday double-header. The women's final is poised mid-match with Pegula ahead, while the men's final pits Fritz against a 19-year-old Jodar who has already locked in a career-high ranking — win or lose.
Key Takeaways
Both DC Open finals were postponed from Sunday, 3 August to Monday, 4 August due to thunderstorms in Washington DC .
Jessica Pegula leads Alexandra Eala 6-4, 1-2 in the suspended women's final; play resumes at 9:30 pm IST .
Eala is chasing her first career WTA Tour title; Pegula is seeking her 12th overall and second in Washington.
Taylor Fritz and Rafael Jodar will contest the men's final not before 1 pm local time Monday.
Jodar has secured a career-high ranking of World No.
15 regardless of the result; a win would lift him to No.
Organisers are honouring Sunday tickets on Monday and releasing an additional 1,000 tickets for fans.
The DC Open men's and women's singles finals have been pushed to Monday, 4 August after persistent thunderstorms across the Washington DC area made play impossible on Sunday, organisers confirmed. Both title matches will now be contested on Monday evening as per IST, with the women's final resuming at 9:30 pm IST and the men's final scheduled not before 1 pm local time.
Women's Final: Pegula Leads, Eala Chases History
The women's singles final between World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and World No. 28 Alexandra Eala was originally scheduled to begin at 12 pm local time on Sunday. Scattered thunderstorms delayed the start until approximately 3 pm, and precipitation resumed midway through the second set, forcing officials to suspend play at 3:57 pm. The match was officially postponed at 9:06 pm after conditions did not improve.
When play resumes, Pegula will hold a 6-4, 1-2 lead at the second changeover of the second set, and she will serve upon restart. For Pegula, a victory would mean her second Washington DC title — her first came in 2019 — and her 12th WTA title overall. Eala, meanwhile, is chasing her first career WTA Tour title, making this final a landmark moment regardless of the outcome.
Men's Final: Fritz vs Jodar, a Ranking Milestone in the Balance
The men's singles final between third-seeded Taylor Fritz and 19-year-old Rafael Jodar did not get underway at all on Sunday, with rain preventing either player from taking the court. Both had earned three-set semi-final wins on Saturday before the weather intervened.
This will be the second ATP Head2Head meeting between the two. Fritz won their only previous encounter earlier this year in Delray Beach, prevailing 7-6(4), 6-4. Fritz is seeking his first ATP Tour title of the current season, while Jodar is aiming for his second of the year, having already claimed the title in Marrakech.
Notably, the Spanish teenager has already secured a career-high ranking of World No. 15 regardless of Monday's result. A victory over Fritz would push Jodar further up to World No. 12 — a significant leap for a player only just entering the sport's elite tier.
Ticketing and Fan Access
Tournament organisers announced that Sunday tickets will be honoured for Monday's finals. An additional 1,000 tickets are also being made available to fans to ensure a strong atmosphere for both finals. Further details on ticketing and parking were said to be forthcoming.
With two compelling storylines — a ranking milestone for Jodar and a history-chasing bid from Eala — Monday's rescheduled finals at the DC Open carry added weight beyond a typical weather delay.
Point of View
But this one lands at a particularly charged moment. Eala chasing a maiden WTA title and Jodar already rewriting his career rankings ceiling make Monday's double-header more than a rescheduled formality. The DC Open's decision to release an extra 1,000 tickets is smart crowd management, but the real story is what the delay does to momentum — Pegula was serving and ahead, but a 24-hour break can reset nerves on both sides of the net. Tournament directors will be hoping the weather holds; a second interruption would test fan goodwill and broadcaster schedules alike.
NationPress
3 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the DC Open finals postponed?
Persistent thunderstorms across the Washington DC area made play impossible on Sunday, 3 August. The women's final was suspended mid-match at 3:57 pm local time, and the men's final never began; both have been rescheduled to Monday, 4 August.
What is the current score in the DC Open women's final?
Jessica Pegula leads Alexandra Eala 6-4, 1-2 at the second changeover of the second set. Pegula will serve when play resumes at 9:30 pm IST on Monday.
Who are the players in the DC Open men's final?
Third-seeded Taylor Fritz faces 19-year-old Rafael Jodar in the men's singles final, scheduled not before 1 pm local time on Monday. Fritz won their only previous meeting in Delray Beach earlier this year, 7-6(4), 6-4.
What ranking does Rafael Jodar stand to gain at the DC Open?
Jodar has already secured a career-high ranking of World No. 15 regardless of the final result. A victory over Fritz on Monday would push him further to World No. 12.
Can fans with Sunday tickets attend Monday's finals?
Yes. Organisers have confirmed that Sunday tickets will be valid for Monday's rescheduled finals. An additional 1,000 tickets are also being made available to the public to boost the atmosphere.
