Jessica Pegula, born on February 24, 1994, in Buffalo, New York, is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 4 in singles as of February 24, 2025.
She has achieved career-high rankings of world No. 3 in singles on October 24, 2022, and world No. 1 in doubles on September 11, 2023.
Pegula has reached the finals of several prestigious tournaments, including the 2024 US Open in singles and the 2023 WTA Finals. In doubles, she reached the final of the 2022 French Open alongside Coco Gauff. She has secured seven singles titles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour, with notable victories at WTA 1000 events in both categories.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Pegula comes from a prominent family; her parents, Terry and Kim Pegula, own the Buffalo Bills (NFL) and the Buffalo Sabres (NHL), among other sports franchises. The family has a net worth exceeding $7.5 billion. Jessica has also ventured into business, co-establishing a quick-serve restaurant called Healthy Scratch in Buffalo in 2016, and launching a skincare line named Ready 24 in 2017.
In early 2024, Pegula demonstrated generosity by offering her private jet to fellow players, providing transportation from the ATX Open in Austin to the Indian Wells tournament in California. This thoughtful gesture saved her colleagues from a lengthy car journey and complicated travel arrangements.
As of March 2025, Pegula continues to be a formidable presence on the WTA Tour, balancing her professional commitments with her personal endeavors and philanthropic activities.