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 a highly accomplished American professional tennis player. She has achieved top rankings in both singles and doubles, reaching world No. 3 in singles in October 2022 and world No. 1 in doubles in September 2023. Pegula's notable achievements include reaching the finals of the 2024 US Open in singles, as well as the 2023 WTA Finals. In doubles, she was a finalist at the 2022 French Open with Coco Gauff, and the 2023 US Open in mixed doubles with Austin Krajicek, marking her as a significant presence in professional tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 30, 2011: US Open Doubles Main Draw Wildcard

On August 30, 2011, Jessica Pegula received a wildcard into the main draw of the US Open doubles tournament, where she partnered with Taylor Townsend, losing in the third round.

March 2012: Indian Wells Main Draw Qualification

In March 2012, Jessica Pegula received a wildcard to the qualifying draw in Indian Wells. She qualified for the main draw, but lost in the first round.

2015: First Grand Slam Main-Draw Win Since 2015 US Open

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

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 the final.

2019: Began working with coach David Witt

In 2019, Jessica Pegula began working with coach David Witt.

2019: Cincinnati Open Run

In 2019, at the Cincinnati Open, Jessica Pegula qualified for the main draw and advanced to the quarterfinal, marking her first quarterfinal at any WTA Premier level event.

2020: WTT Season Performance

In 2020, Jessica Pegula emerged as one of the top players in the WTT season, posting a strong 9–2 record in singles, helping the Storm earn a No. 3 seed in the WTT Playoffs.

2020: World TeamTennis Debut

In 2020, Jessica Pegula made her World TeamTennis debut, joining the Orlando Storm.

2020: Auckland Open and Australian Open Participation

In 2020, Jessica Pegula reached the final of the Auckland Open, losing to Serena Williams. She also competed at the Australian Open for the first time, where she was defeated in the first round.

2021: Canadian Open Semifinal and US Open Round Three

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached her third WTA 1000 quarterfinal at the Canadian Open in Montreal and made her first WTA 1000 semifinal. At the US Open, she finished in round three for a second consecutive year. At Indian Wells, she reached her fourth WTA 1000 quarterfinal.

2021: Australian Open Quarterfinalist

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinal of the Australian Open.

2021: Third Round at French Open and Quarterfinals at German Open

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the third round for the first time at the French Open and reached the quarterfinals at the German Open in Berlin.

2021: Italian Open Victory over Naomi Osaka

In May 2021, at the Italian Open, Jessica Pegula achieved the biggest victory of her career by defeating world No. 2, Naomi Osaka, in the second round. She reached top 30 for the first time.

January 31, 2022: Highest Rankings in Singles and Doubles

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 Singles Ranking

On June 6, 2022, Jessica Pegula broke into the top 10 in the singles rankings for the first time, at world No. 8, after reaching the quarterfinals at the French Open. She also entered her first major final in doubles, partnering with Gauff.

July 18, 2022: Career-High Ranking and American Number One

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

September 12, 2022: Moved to World No. 5

On September 12, 2022, despite the result, she moved to world No. 5.

October 13, 2022: WTA Finals Qualification

On October 13, 2022, Jessica Pegula qualified for the 2022 WTA Finals in singles and doubles with Gauff, becoming the first American to qualify for the WTA Finals since Sloane Stephens in 2018.

October 14, 2022: WTA Finals Qualification

On October 14, 2022, Jessica Pegula qualified for the 2022 WTA Finals in singles and doubles with Gauff, becoming the first American to qualify for the WTA Finals since Sloane Stephens in 2018.

October 2022: Achieves 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 after winning the doubles title at the San Diego Open.

October 24, 2022: Career-High Rankings and Guadalajara Open Title

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. She became the first American woman to win a WTA 1000 title since Madison Keys in 2019.

2022: Consistency Throughout the 2022 Season

Coming off the heels of her consistency throughout the 2022 season, Pegula was considered one of the favorites for the Australian Open title

2022: French Open Quarterfinal and US Open Quarterfinal

In 2022, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinals of both the French Open and the US Open.

September 2023: Achieves Career-High Doubles Ranking

In September 2023, Jessica Pegula achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 1.

2023: WTA Finals Success

In 2023, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff returned to the top doubles ranking after qualifying for the WTA Finals as a pair and individually. At the WTA Finals, Pegula recorded her first win ever at this tournament, defeating Elena Rybakina. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka and Maria Sakkari, reaching the semifinals. She defeated Coco Gauff and reached the biggest final of her career, before losing to Iga Swiatek.

2023: United Cup Victory

In 2023, Jessica Pegula led the US 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 quarterfinal of the US Open.

2025: US Open Quarterfinal

In 2025, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinal of the US Open.

2025: Adelaide International and Australian Open

In 2025, Pegula started her season at the Adelaide International, reaching the final but losing to Madison Keys. At the Australian Open, she was defeated in the third round by Olga Danilović.