Pegula: "Le tennis m'a enchantée depuis mon enfance, même avant d'avoir une famille et de l'argent"

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Jessica Pegula is one of the standout names in the WTA. Especially after claiming the title last Saturday as the champion of the WTA 1000 in Dubai, a result of her exceptional current form. In her last seven tournaments, she has reached the semifinals in all of them.

Ranked number five in the WTA rankings, she is not only one of the top players on the circuit but has also been a leader in the locker room, serving as the president of the WTA Player Council for six years. A few weeks ago, she was also appointed by the new WTA president, Valerie Camillo, as the public face of the Tour Architecture Council, aimed at providing a more solid framework for women's tennis starting with the overcrowded calendar.

In 2026, players are required to compete in four Grand Slams, ten WTA 1000, six WTA 500, and the WTA Finals, if they qualify. The demanding schedule was exemplified by last week's WTA 1000 in Dubai, which saw 24 withdrawals, including the top two players in the world: Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.

Jessica Pegula, at the forefront of players' demands

"I think in the past, the WTA has been a little slow to implement changes. So, I think it's more about sending a message that Valerie is truly committed, that the council is really committed to trying to make a change. I think it's just something like, 'Hey, we hear you and we're trying to make a difference here and we're going to try to do that the best way and as quickly as possible'," stated the New Yorker in an interview with The Second Serve.

In addition to her efforts to aid in the progress of the women's circuit, Pegula has always been known for coming from a family of billionaires who own the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL) and the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Nevertheless, the criticism she has always faced for having that significant financial cushion behind her has never bothered her: "I've loved tennis since I was a child, even before having a family, money, teams, or anything like that."

And she has always been clear about her dreams: "I wanted to be number one in the world when I was about 6 years old. From as far back as I can remember, my dream has been to be number one, to play on the circuit, to win Grand Slams. It's great to be able to look back and say I'm striving to achieve it, to make my dream come true."

Following this title, she is clear about her main motivation: "I want to continue improving and not stagnate. Trying new things motivates me even more than victories and titles. I'm challenging myself as a person, a competitor, and a tennis player; that has always been my source of motivation," concludes a Jessica Pegula who will be one of the top favorites on the American hardcourt swing (Indian Wells and Miami).

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