Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula is one of the most consistent players on the WTA Tour and a former world No. 3. The American reached her first Grand Slam final at the 2024 US Open and has been a fixture in the world’s top 10, built on clean, flat ball-striking and excellent return of serve. A maiden major is the goal still on her list.
Player Profile
| Full name | Jessica Pegula |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 February 1994 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5ft 7in / 170cm |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Turned pro | 2009 |
| Highest ranking | World No. 3 |
| Grand Slam titles | 0 (2024 US Open finalist) |
Current Ranking & Recent Form
| US Open 2026 | Semi-finalist: recovered from a set down to beat Emma Navarro 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter-final |
|---|---|
| Wimbledon 2026 | Quarter-final — lost to Gauff in three sets |
| Australian Open 2026 | Semi-finalcareer-best Melbourne run |
| US Open 2025 | Semi-final |
| Miami Open 2025 | Runner-up |
| US Open 2024 | Runner-upfirst Grand Slam final |
Playing Style & Strengths
Pegula plays clean, flat, early-struck groundstrokes off both wings and returns serve as well as anyone on tour, taking time away from opponents with depth and timing rather than raw power.
Her consistency and shot tolerance make her a tough out on hard courts in particular. The recurring question has been converting that reliability into a major breakthrough, having reached one Grand Slam final.
Head-to-Head Records
| Opponent | Pegula | Opp. | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Gauff | 5 | 5 | Level at 5-5 after Gauff won the 2026 Cincinnati Open final; Gauff won their only Slam meeting (Wimbledon 2026 QF) |
Pegula Betting Tips & Predictions
Pegula is a steady each-way and ‘to reach the quarter-finals’ selection given how reliably she reaches the latter stages, especially on hard courts. Her outright value lies in consistency rather than a dominant peak.
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