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Jessica Pegula

Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player from Buffalo, New York. She has reached world No. 3 in both singles and doubles and has competed in two Olympic Games.

Background and early career

Born on February 24, 1994, in Buffalo, New York, Pegula was introduced to tennis by her family at age seven. She turned professional in 2009 and later became a regular on the WTA Tour.

Professional achievements

Pegula has won multiple WTA Tour titles in singles and doubles. Her career-high singles ranking is world No. 3, achieved on October 24, 2022, the same ranking she holds in doubles. She is a two-time Olympian, representing the United States in 2020 and 2024.

Grand Slam and Olympic results

Pegula has reached multiple Grand Slam quarterfinals in singles and was a women’s doubles finalist at the 2022 French Open with Coco Gauff. She has also competed at the National Bank Open in Canada, a regular stop on the WTA Tour.

In short

  • American tennis player, born 1994 in Buffalo, New York.
  • Peaked at world No. 3 in both singles and doubles.
  • Turned professional in 2009 and won multiple WTA titles.
  • Two-time Olympian and Grand Slam quarterfinalist in singles.
Canadian angle

Pegula is a prominent figure in North American tennis and has competed frequently at major events in Canada, including the National Bank Open in Montréal, where she has had notable results.

Quick questions

Who is Jessica Pegula?
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player from Buffalo, New York.
When was Jessica Pegula born?
She was born on February 24, 1994.
What is Jessica Pegula’s highest singles ranking?
Her career-high singles ranking is world No. 3.

Sources

  1. WTA Official — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/316956/jessica-pegula
    Supports: Birth date and player profile.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2113/jessica-pegula
    Supports: Nationality, playing hand, turn-to-pro year, ranking, birthplace, and career statistics.
  3. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/jessica-pegula-1194947
    Supports: Olympic participation, hometown, family background, and tennis introduction.
  4. Gold House — https://www.goldhouse.org/people/jessica-pegula/
    Supports: Career-high rankings, titles, and Grand Slam results.
  5. BNP Paribas Open — https://www.bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/jessica-pegula
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, rankings, height, and 2025 title summary.
  6. WTA Official — https://www.wtatennis.com/players/316956/jessica-pegula/record
    Supports: Grand Slam activity record.