Jessica Pegula

Age:

32 (Feb. 24, 1994)

Birthplace:

Buffalo, NY

Residence:

Boca Raton, FL

Age:

32 (Feb. 24, 1994)

Birthplace:

Buffalo, NY

Residence:

Boca Raton, FL

On Court

Started at age seven but is considered a “late bloomer”
Turned pro in 2009 instead of pursuing college tennis
Made major debut at the 2015 US Open
Reached her first WTA singles final in Quebec in 2018
Won her first WTA title in Washington, DC in 2019 at age 27
Strong WTT season helped her gain momentum into the Top 50 in 2020
Reached the QF or better seven times in 2021, including AO and entered the Top 20
Has been ranked inside of the Top 10 since first achieving the milestone in June 2022
Best Grand Slam performances: 2024 US Open final and 2026 AO semifinals
Has won nine of her 10 WTA titles after the age of 28
Highest singles ranking No. 3, highest doubles ranking No. 1
No. 1 in doubles in 2023 with partner Coco Gauff; has won seven WTA doubles titles; appeared in the 2023 mixed US Open final (with Austin Krajicek)

While injured in 2017, developed her own skincare business Ready 24 (minimal, clean skincare that fits with an active lifestyle)
Recently founded a charity with husband called A Lending Paw dedicated to rescuing dogs and training them to become service animals
Co-host of The Player’s Box podcast with WTA friends Jennifer Brady, Madison Keys, and Desirae Krawczyk
Always quick to laugh and make light of any situation — examples: the WTA photoshopping incident, Zheng Qinwen calling her “The Big Rich” during her snack haul video, and the viral video of her coach Mark Knowles ignoring her after winning Dubai