Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Tennis Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/02/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Buffalo, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Jessica Pegula
23/02/2026
Jessica Pegula won the Dubai title in February 2026, defeating Elina Svitolina in the final to capture her 10th WTA singles title and fourth at WTA 1000 level. The victory capped a strong run that included seven straight semifinal appearances and marked one of her biggest wins of the season.
05/05/2025
Jessica Pegula won the Charleston Open in 2025, beating Sofia Kenin in the final to secure her first clay-court WTA title. The win was part of a three-title season that also included Bad Homburg and Austin, helping her maintain a place near the top of the rankings.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | American professional tennis player with career-high rankings of world No. 3 in singles (October 2022) and world No. 1 in doubles (September 2023). Known for her powerful baseline game and tenacious playing style. |
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| Career Highlights |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5'7") |
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| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Playing Hand | Right-handed |
| Residence | Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Half-Korean |
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| Introduced to Tennis | Age 7 by family |
| Turned Professional | 2009 |
| Engagement | Engaged to Taylor Gahagen |
| Philanthropy | Co-founder of 'A Lending Paw' charity connecting people with rescued and trained service animals |
Relationships & More
| Fiancé | Taylor Gahagen (works for Pegulas' sports management team) |
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Family
| Parents | Terrence and Kim Pegula |
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| Siblings | Michael, Matthew, Laura, and Kelly |
| Business Ownership | Parents own NFL's Buffalo Bills and NHL's Buffalo Sabres |
Career
| WTA Tour Debut | March 2012 at Indian Wells | ||||||||||||
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| First WTA Title | 2019 Washington Open (defeated Camila Giorgi) | ||||||||||||
| First Career Doubles Title | 2022 Melbourne (with Asia Muhammad) | ||||||||||||
| Major Achievements |
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| Coaching | Working with Mark Knowles and Mark Merklein | ||||||||||||
| International Team Success | Led US team to victory in inaugural 2023 United Cup; reached final of 2025 Billie Jean King Cup | ||||||||||||
Favourites
| Favorite Shot | Backhand down the line |
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| Favorite Tournament | US Open |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Powerful baseline game with tenacious approach |
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| Entrepreneurial Ventures | Co-owns skincare line 'Ready 24'; co-owned health-focused cafe 'The Healthy Scratch' (closed post-COVID) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won two junior singles titles in Hong Kong (2007) and Costa Rica (2009) | |
| 2. Highest junior ranking was No. 63 in February 2011 | |
| 3. Overcame significant hip surgery in 2017 | |
| 4. Named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in 2024 | |
| 5. One of the highest paid athletes in 2024 | |
| 6. Career prize money exceeds $5 million | |
| 7. First American woman to reach US Open final for the first time at age 30 (2024) | |
| 8. First woman since Martina Hingis (1999-2000) to win Canadian Open in back-to-back years (2023-2024) | |
| 9. Achieved first win over a current world No. 1 (Iga Świątek) at 2023 United Cup |
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