American world number five Jessica Pegula expressed her delight after winning the WTA 1000 Dubai Tennis Championships. In the final, she defeated Ukrainian ninth seed Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4. Pegula described the title as 'the most beautiful gift' ahead of celebrating her 32nd birthday. She expressed pride in winning her first WTA 1000 title outside the United States. Pegula also praised the rising Filipino star, Alexandra Eala, highlighting the significant support she received during the tournament. She mentioned that her path to the title was challenging, as the draw pitted her against strong opponents, including two top-10 players.
