Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jessica Pegula

Discover the career path of Jessica Pegula, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in October 2022 and a doubles ranking of world No. 1 in September 2023. Pegula reached the singles final at the 2024 US Open and at the 2023 WTA Finals. In doubles, she was a finalist at the 2022 French Open (with Coco Gauff) and the 2023 US Open mixed doubles (with Austin Krajicek).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: Serena and Venus Williams

In 2009, Serena and Venus Williams qualified in both singles and doubles. In 2022, Jessica Pegula became the first American to qualify in both singles and doubles since Serena and Venus Williams in 2009.

August 30, 2011: US Open Doubles Wildcard

On August 30, 2011, Jessica Pegula received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the US Open doubles tournament, paired with Taylor Townsend, where they reached the third round.

March 2012: Indian Wells Qualifying

In March 2012, Jessica Pegula was given a wildcard to the qualifying draw in Indian Wells, where she successfully qualified for the main draw and lost to Magdaléna Rybáriková.

2014: Serena Williams

In 2014, Serena Williams reached the back-to-back semifinals in Miami. Jessica Pegula became the first American woman to reach back-to-back semifinals in Miami since Serena Williams in 2014 and 2015.

2015: US Open Main-Draw Win

At the 2015 US Open, Jessica Pegula recorded her first Grand Slam main-draw win since the 2015 US Open, defeating Marie Bouzková.

2015: Serena Williams

In 2015, Serena Williams reached the back-to-back semifinals in Miami. Jessica Pegula became the first American woman to reach back-to-back semifinals in Miami since Serena Williams in 2014 and 2015.

2018: First WTA Tour Singles Final

In 2018, Jessica Pegula reached her first WTA Tour singles final at the Tournoi de Québec in September, losing to Pauline Parmentier in straight sets.

2018: Sloane Stephens

In 2018, Sloane Stephens qualified for the WTA Finals. Jessica Pegula qualified for the 2022 WTA Finals, becoming the first American to qualify for the WTA Finals since Sloane Stephens in 2018.

2019: Started working with coach David Witt

In 2019, Jessica Pegula began working with coach David Witt. This partnership ended after the Australian Open in January of a later year.

2019: Cincinnati Open Quarterfinal

In 2019, Jessica Pegula competed in the Cincinnati Open and advanced to her first quarterfinal at any WTA Premier level event, where she lost to Elise Mertens.

2020: World TeamTennis debut

In 2020, Jessica Pegula made her World TeamTennis debut, joining the Orlando Storm at the start of the season, which was played at The Greenbrier.

2020: Auckland Open Final

In 2020, Jessica Pegula reached the Auckland Open final, where she lost to Serena Williams in straight sets.

2020: WTT season and Playoffs

In the 2020 WTT season, Jessica Pegula emerged as one of the top players. She played women's singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles, helping the Orlando Storm earn a No. 3 seed in the WTT Playoffs, where they ultimately fell to the Chicago Smash in the semifinals.

2021: French Open

In 2021, Barbora Krejčíková was a French Open champion. In 2022, Jessica Pegula defeated 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejčíková in the fourth round to advance to her third consecutive Australian Open quarterfinal.

2021: Australian Open Quarterfinal

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the Australian Open quarterfinal.

2021: Canadian Open Semifinal and US Open Third Round

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the semifinals of the Canadian Open and finished in round three of the US Open for a second consecutive year. She also reached the quarterfinal at Indian Wells.

2021: French Open Third Round and German Open Quarterfinal

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the third round of the French Open and the quarterfinals of the German Open in Berlin, defeating Karolína Plíšková for the fourth time in a row.

2021: French Open Semifinalist

In 2021, Tamara Zidanšek was a French Open Semifinalist. Jessica Pegula defeated Tamara Zidanšek at the 2022 French Open.

2021: Italian Open Victory Over Naomi Osaka

In May 2021, at the Italian Open, Jessica Pegula recorded the biggest victory of her career over world No. 2, Naomi Osaka. She then prevailed over Ekaterina Alexandrova, and set up a quarterfinal match with Petra Martić. This helped her enter the top 30 for the first time.

January 31, 2022: Highest Singles and Doubles Ranking

On January 31, 2022, following her performance at the Australian Open, Jessica Pegula achieved her highest rankings in singles (No. 16) and doubles (No. 41).

February 28, 2022: Doubles Ranking

On February 28, 2022, Jessica Pegula set No. 29 in doubles.

June 6, 2022: Top 10 Ranking

On June 6, 2022, Jessica Pegula broke into the top 10 in the singles rankings for the first time, achieving world No. 8, after reaching the quarterfinals at the French Open.

July 18, 2022: Career-High Ranking

On July 18, 2022, following Wimbledon, Jessica Pegula reached a new career-high of world No. 7, becoming the American number-one-player.

September 12, 2022: World No. 5 Ranking

On September 12, 2022, Jessica Pegula moved to world No. 5 after reaching the US Open quarterfinal.

October 2022: Career-High Singles Ranking

In October 2022, Jessica Pegula achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3.

October 17, 2022: Career-High Doubles Ranking

On October 17, 2022, Jessica Pegula reached a new career-high doubles ranking of No. 4.

October 24, 2022: Career-High Rankings

On October 24, 2022, Jessica Pegula achieved new career-high rankings of world No. 3 in both singles and doubles after winning the Guadalajara Open.

2022: French Open Quarterfinal

In 2022, Jessica Pegula reached the French Open quarterfinal.

2022: Australian Open

In 2022, Jessica Pegula was considered a favorite for the Australian Open title and advanced to her third consecutive Australian Open quarterfinal.

September 2023: Career-High Doubles Ranking

In September 2023, Jessica Pegula reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles.

2023: Returned to top doubles ranking and WTA Finals

In 2023, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff returned to the top doubles ranking after qualifying for the 2023 WTA Finals as a pair and individually. At the WTA Finals, Pegula recorded her first win at the tournament and defeated several top players, ultimately losing to Iga Świątek in the final.

2023: United Cup Victory

In 2023, Jessica Pegula led the United States team to victory in the inaugural United Cup, defeating Martina Trevisan in the final against Italy.

2024: US Open Quarterfinal

In 2024, Jessica Pegula reached the US Open quarterfinal.

2025: US Open Quarterfinal

In 2025, Jessica Pegula reached the US Open quarterfinal.

2025: Adelaide International and Australian Open

In 2025, Jessica Pegula started her season at the Adelaide International, where she reached the final but lost to Madison Keys. At the Australian Open, she was eliminated in the third round.