Australian Maya Joint Wins Eastbourne Title Saving Four Match Points
Australian Maya Joint Wins Eastbourne Title Saving Four Match Points

Australian Maya Joint Wins Eastbourne Title Saving Four Match Points

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Australian teenager Maya Joint captured the Eastbourne WTA title after saving four match points to defeat Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) in a thrilling final. The match featured the youngest combined finalists since 1981 and highlighted both players' rising potential, with Joint demonstrating resilience and grass-court prowess ahead of Wimbledon and Eala making history as the first Filipina to reach a WTA final. Joint's victory marked her second WTA title in recent events, while Eala's performance, including wins over top players, has established her as a rising star despite the heartbreaking loss. Meanwhile, in the Bad Homburg Open in Germany, American top seed Jessica Pegula secured her third title of the season by defeating five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Świątek, denying Świątek her first grass-court title. Pegula's win underscored her dominance on grass, overcoming a strong serve and saving crucial break points. These tournaments showcased emerging talents and established stars gearing up for Wimbledon.

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