Jessica Pegula is a professional tennis player from the United States of America. Coming from the popular Pegula family that owns an NFL and NHL franchise, the 30-year-old has made a name for herself. She is a threat on the singles and doubles circuit, winning six singles and seven doubles titles as of 2024.
Pegula is a right-handed player, ranked World No. 6 on the WTA singles list and No. 48 on the doubles list, as of November 2024. She is half-Korean, as her mother, Kim Pegula, was born in Seoul.
Last season was quite successful for Jessica Pegula, as she reached the career-high ranking of World No. 1 in doubles. She, along with her doubles partner Coco Gauff, qualified for the 2023 WTA Finals. She has qualified for the tournament as a pair and also individually, thus becoming the first player to qualify in both categories in back-to-back years since Sara Errani in 2012-13. She finished runner-up at the tournament after losing to World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. She became the first woman player in the Open Era to play the No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, and No. 4 player in the same tournament.
Jessica Pegula's Grand Slam accomplishments include reaching the quarterfinals of all four Grand Slam tournaments in the singles category. It includes reaching the quarterfinal of the Australian Open thrice, French Open (2022), Wimbledon Open (2023), and US Open (2022) once in her career. She finished as a finalist in the doubles category at the 2022 French Open. At the 2024 US Open, she defeated World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in straight sets and advanced to her first singles Grand Slam final, where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka.
After her second-round exit at the 2024 Australian Open, Pegula parted ways with coach David Witt. She also suffered a neck injury, due to which she took a break from tennis. Pegula made a comeback at the 2024 San Diego Open, where she was a semifinalist in the singles category and a finalist in the doubles category, along with Desirae Krawczyk. She was injured until mid 2024, before returning and winning the 2024 Canadian Open in August.
Outside of tennis, Jessica Pegula has her own beauty range with the name Ready 24. She runs a charity named A Lending Paw, which aims to rescue dogs and train them to be service animals.
| Name | Jessica Pegula |
| Net Worth | Estimated $13 million |
| Age | 30-years-old |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | None |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Tennis, Endorsements |
| Prize Money | $16,295,051 |
| Endorsements | Adidas, Yonex, Ready Nutrition |
Who is Jessica Pegula's Sister?
Jessica Pegula's sister is Kelly Pegula. She is a fashion designer and an upcoming music singer. Kelly Pegula is the third child of Terry Pegula's second wife, Kim Pegula. She was raised along with her brother and sister in America. She had completed her high school studies when she was 16. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational and Professional Communication Science from Pennsylvania State University in 2020.
Kelly Pegula is currently living with her parents in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is the founder and CEO of a sports company named Pegula Sports and Entertainment. She is in a relationship with famous American footballer Jason Croon, but the couple has kept their relationship private.
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Kelly Pegula Net Worth
As of early 2024, Kelly Pegula's net worth is an estimated $2-3 million. She has enjoyed a lavish style since birth, as she was born into a wealthy family. She has achieved great heights in the field of fashion and sports. She has her own sports company named Pegula Sports and Entertainment. Pegula has opened a restaurant named Healthy Scratch in LECOM Harborcenter with her sister Jelly Pegula. She also has a skincare brand called Ready 24.
Kelly Pegula Nationality
Kelly Pegula's nationality is American. She is of mixed ethnicity.
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Kelly Pegula Age
Kelly is 27-years-old, as of 2024. She celebrates her birthday on 13 September every year.
Kelly Pegula Parents
Kelly Pegula's father is billionaire Terry Michael Pegula, and her mother is Kim Pegula. The below section discusses Terry and Kim Pegula in detail.
Terry Pegula
Terry Pegula is an American businessman, real estate developer and petroleum engineer. He is the proud owner of many sports brands like Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Rochester Americans and Rochester Knight Hawks. Terry has a share in a music label named Black River Entertainment. The net worth of Terry Pegula is $7 billion. Terry Pegula has five children: Michael and Laura Pegula from her previous marriage with Anne Shirley and Jessica, Mathew and Kelly Pegula from her second wife, Kim Pegula.
Kim Pegula
Kim Pegula is a businesswoman and joint owner of Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Bandits and Buffalo Sabres along with her husband, Terry Pegula. She was born in Seoul and has no record of her birth name or biological parents. Kim Pegula was adopted by her grandparents, Ralph and Marilyn Kerr. She is also involved in her husband Terry's company East Resources. She was hospitalized as she suffered a cardiac arrest followed by a brain injury. But she was saved by her daughter Kelly Pegula who gave her CPR immediately and saved her life.
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FAQs on Jessica Pegula Sister
A. Yes, Jessica Pegula is married to Taylor Gahagen.
A. Terry Pegula is Jessica Pegula's father.
A. Jessica Pegula is 30-years-old, as of 2024.
A. As of late 2024, Jessica Pegula is ranked No. 6 in the world.
A. Kelly Pegula is the name of Jessica Pegula's sister.
