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Jessica Pegula
WTA · World No. 4

Jessica Pegula

USUSA · Age 32 · Born 24 February 1994

About

Born in Buffalo, New York on February 24, 1994, Jessica Pegula turned professional in 2009. After early career setbacks including knee and hip injuries that sidelined her for extended periods, her breakthrough came in 2021 with a quarterfinal at the Australian Open. Pegula reached a career-high No. 3 in 2023, won her first WTA 1000 title at Guadalajara that year, and has since claimed 11 singles titles including Dubai and Charleston in 2026. Currently ranked No. 5 with a 21-4 YTD record and 6,136 points as of late April 2026, she defended her Charleston title on April 5, leading the tour with 24 wins this season.WTA Profile

Profile updated 8 Jun 2026
Right now
4
WTA rank
6,056
Ranking points
11
Career titles
#3
Career-high rank

Recent form

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In the news

““Thank you to the fans who’ve supported me throughout this whole week. There were many three-set matches. It’s been such a long week for me, and you guys brought me through so many matches every single day.””

  • Pegula defends Charleston title 6-2 6-2 over Starodubtseva for 2nd 2026 win
  • Pegula first repeat champ since Serena, survives 4 three-setters to final
  • Pegula beats Boulter in Madrid R2, now 5-0 in Spanish capital
  • Pegula 15-2 start to 2026, wins Dubai after AO SF run
News last refreshed 13 Jun 2026
How they play

Playing style

Jessica Pegula plays a balanced, all-court game without overwhelming power or exceptional athleticism, relying on precise flat groundstrokes, smart redirection of pace, and taking the ball early from the baseline. Her tactical identity centers on consistency, high tennis IQ, and versatile shot-making, making her dangerous through error-free play and capitalizing on opponents' mistakes in extended rallies.WTA Tennis

Serve
Pegula's serve has improved significantly, ranking sixth in aces this year with better speed around 100 mph on first serves; she emphasizes placement and control to start points aggressively, though her second serve remains vulnerable to strong returners.WTA Tennis
Groundstrokes
Her brisk, flat groundstrokes from both wings are consistent and deep, with a reliable backhand down the line as her favorite shot; both forehand and backhand provide weapons through timing and redirection rather than raw power.WTA Profile
Movement
Solid court coverage and defensive skills allow her to extend rallies, though not the most natural mover compared to elite athletes; she prefers hard courts but adapts well across surfaces with improved footwork.Tennis.com
Weakness
Her second serve is a liability, often attacked by aggressive returners like Sabalenka, leading to low win percentages in key finals; she sometimes stays too much in her comfort zone, lacking variety or risk against big hitters.Tennis.com

Surface splits

Career surface splits.

Hard
67.1% 306–150
Clay
60.3% 82–54
Grass
59.3% 32–22

Notable rivalries

Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka leads 9-3 in 12 meetings since 2020, including 2024 and 2025 US Open finals; Pegula snapped streak with 2025 Wuhan SF win in three sets, calling matches super memorable.
Elena Rybakina
Competitive hardcourt battles; Rybakina beat Pegula in 2026 Australian Open SF 6-3 7-6 and Indian Wells QF; Pegula holds 2-0 edge earlier.
Iga Swiatek
Swiatek leads 6-4; Pegula's United Cup 2023 win over No.1 Swiatek was career highlight, though Swiatek dominated recent like 2025 Bad Homburg.
Career

Career snapshot

11
Career titles
#3
Career high
2011
First season
SeasonYear-end rankW–LTitles
20176271–40
201811130–150
20198325–191
20206318–110
20211839–180
2022342–211
2023559–182
2024739–162
2025653–233
2026525–52

Team and equipment

Head coach
Mark Knowles / Mark Merklein
Fitness
John Opfer
Physio
Sebastian Cozzarin
Height
170 cm
Plays
Right-handed
Backhand
Two-handed
Coach
Mark Knowles / Mark Merklein
Racquet
Yonex EZONE 98
Apparel
Lululemon

Career highlights

  • Career-high No. 3 singles ranking 2023
  • Won 11 WTA singles titles incl. 4 WTA 1000s
  • 2024 US Open finalist
  • 2023 WTA Finals runner-up
  • 2026 Charleston and Dubai titles
  • 2025 Charleston, Austin, Bad Homburg winner
  • Doubles No. 1 co-ranked with Gauff 2023
  • 3 straight year-end Top 10 finishes
Watch & follow

Where to follow

Live scores when Pegula is on court appear on our tennis today page, with the full schedule and where to watch in your country. The full WTA top-100 sits at our live WTA rankings. Compare Pegula on the player statistical deep dive.

Head-to-head vs Aryna Sabalenka →

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