Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
Notable Quotes
"Alexandra Eala is the future of the tour."View Story →
"To see how far you've come over the last couple of years since we first played, to see the amazing fans that follow you every place you go, it's not fun to play against, but I think it's amazing."View Story →
"I can definitely confirm this is the best Monday final crowd I've seen."View Story →
"last year's US Open increase was targeted primarily at those who needed it least -the players who made the second week."View Story →
"I can appreciate the influencers coming and showcasing the US Open experience."View Story →
"I think that's what motivates me."View Story →
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Top four seeds in historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
September 10, 2026'Just a number' - Rybakina's rise to world number one
Elena Rybakina becomes the new women's world number one after reaching the US Open semi-finals, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the rankings.
September 9, 2026Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
September 8, 2026Alcaraz can single-handedly end American dreams
Three Americans have the chance to become the first home US Open men's champion since 2003. But Carlos Alcaraz stands in the way.
September 8, 2026'It's so strong' - Sabalenka halts play over cannabis smell
Aryna Sabalenka briefly halts her US Open match against Kamilla Rakhimova because of the smell of cannabis before going on to reach the fourth round.
September 4, 2026100 influencers invited to US Open spark debate on 'tennis etiquette'
The behaviour of influencers and content creators has become a major talking point at this year's US Open amid incidents of matches being disrupted.
September 4, 2026Rybakina makes winning start in race to number one
Elena Rybakina says she is "motivated" by the race to become world number one but is simply taking things "day by day" after getting her US Open campaign off to a winning start.
September 2, 2026Sabalenka blocks out noise to start US Open 'three-peat' bid with victory
Aryna Sabalenka blocks out the noise to overcome a tricky first-round test against Camila Osorio and begin her bid for a historic US Open "three-peat".
August 31, 2026Fighting to stay No 1 - Sabalenka's US Open mission
Will Aryna Sabalenka rediscover her mojo? How will Carlos Alcaraz's comeback go? And can Novak Djokovic win? It's time for the 2026 US Open singles.
August 30, 2026Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph
Coco Gauff powers past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 just before the US Open, as Arthur Fils wins the men's event.
August 24, 2026Pegula to meet Gauff in all-American Cincinnati final, Tiafoe faces Fils - Reuters
Pegula to meet Gauff in all-American Cincinnati final, Tiafoe faces Fils Reuters
August 22, 2026Rybakina retires injured in quarter-final against Swiatek
Elena Rybakina's latest bid to replace Aryna Sabalenka as world number one comes to an abrupt end as she retires injured against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati.
August 21, 2026US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
August 20, 2026Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues
Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.
August 20, 2026Williams sisters lose on doubles return
Serena and Venus Williams lose a thriller at the Cincinnati Open in their first doubles match together for four years.
August 18, 2026Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16
World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffers a surprise defeat at the Canadian Open, while Britain's Cameron Norrie also bows out in the last 16 in Toronto.
August 9, 2026Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback
Britain's Cameron Norrie saves a match point as he produces a superb fightback to beat world number seven Alex de Minaur at the Canadian Open.
August 7, 2026'Most exciting player' Eala shows 'Filipino heart' to make history
After making history in Washington, BBC Sport looks at Alexandra Eala's journey to her first title.
August 4, 2026Eala becomes first Filipino to win WTA singles title
Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title as she beats top seed Jessica Pegula in a delayed Washington Open final.
August 3, 2026'Future of tour' Eala beats Osaka to reach Washington final
Alexandra Eala continues her strong season with an impressive victory over Naomi Osaka to reach the Washington Open final.
August 2, 2026Norrie beats Tomic at Los Cabos Open in 50 minutes
Cameron Norrie's resurgent form continues as he overpowers Bernard Tomic in just 50 minutes to progress to the semi-finals of the Los Cabos Open in Mexico.
July 31, 20265 Live Sport: All About… Wimbledon 2026
Reaction to Day 9 of Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic wins a 5 hour epic.
July 7, 2026Coco Gauff beats fellow American Pegula to reach first Wimbledon semi-final
Coco Gauff surprised even herself by overcoming her recent grass-court struggles to reach a first Wimbledon semi-final against Karolina Muchova.
July 7, 2026'Eight out of 10' - Sabalenka rates her first-round win
Aryna Sabalenka rates her performance as an "eight out of 10" as she opens her Wimbledon campaign with a commanding win over qualifier Teodora Kostovic.
June 29, 2026How to follow Wimbledon on the BBC
Wimbledon begins on Monday, 29 June - and you can follow every minute live across the BBC.
June 26, 2026'Now I know how it feels to play me' - Sabalenka battles into Berlin semis
Aryna Sabalenka says she now knows "how it feels to play against me" as she battled past Nikola Bartunkova to reach the Berlin Open semi-finals.
June 19, 2026Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.
May 10, 2026