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

Detail	Info
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 World Ranking & Recent Form

Pegula is a top-five mainstay and former world No. 3. She reached the 2024 US Open final — her first major final — and backed it up with another deep run at the 2026 Australian Open. She is one of the most reliable players on tour week to week. For her current schedule and next opponent, see our Jessica Pegula next match guide.

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.

Career Highlights & Grand Slam Record

Stat	Figure
Grand Slam titles	0 (runner-up, 2024 US Open)
Highest ranking	World No. 3
Best major runs	2024 US Open final; multiple Slam quarter-finals
Surfaces	Strongest on hard courts

Tournament Schedule

Pegula contests all four Grand Slams and the full WTA 1000 calendar, with hard courts her best surface. See our Jessica Pegula next match guide and the WTA Tour hub.

Jessica 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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Head-to-Head Records

Featured head-to-heads: Gauff vs Pegula.

FAQs

Has Jessica Pegula won a Grand Slam?

No — she reached her first major final at the 2024 US Open. She is a former world No. 3 and a consistent top-10 player.

What is Jessica Pegula’s world ranking?

Pegula is a top-five player and former world No. 3. See the live standings on our WTA rankings page.

What surface does Jessica Pegula play best on?

Hard courts, where her flat, early ball-striking is most effective.

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