Pegula leads Eala as rain suspends DC Open final

Jessica Pegula holds a one-set lead over Alexandra Eala in a rain-affected DC Open final that saw play suspended until Monday.

After severe thunderstorms delayed the initial match start time by three hours, world No 3 Pegula got off to a strong start, taking the first set 6-4 and delighting her home crowd, before rising star Eala took a 2-1 second-set lead against the American.