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 who has achieved top rankings in both singles (No. 3) and doubles (No. 1). A prominent figure in women's tennis, she was ranked No. 1 in doubles on September 11, 2023. Pegula has reached several major finals, including the 2024 US Open and the 2023 WTA Finals in singles. In doubles, she reached the final of the 2022 French Open with Coco Gauff and the mixed doubles final of the 2023 US Open with Austin Krajicek. Her consistent performance and success in both singles and doubles highlight her as a top competitor in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Achievement Since 2000

In 2023, Jessica Pegula became the fourth player since 2000, after Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, and Jennifer Capriati, to achieve the feat of claiming three wins in a season against the WTA's No. 1 player.

2012: Doubles Qualification Record

In 2023 Jessica Pegula and Coco returned to top doubles ranking, becoming the first players since Sara Errani in 2012 to qualify in both disciplines in back-to-back years for the WTA Finals.

2017: Introduction of Ready 24 Skin-Care Line

In 2017, Jessica Pegula introduced her own skin-care line called Ready 24.

2018: Comparison to Sloane Stephens

In 2023, Jessica Pegula secured her fifth straight top 10 win, marking her as the first American since Sloane Stephens in 2018 to achieve such a feat.

2019: Began Working with Coach David Witt

In 2019 Jessica Pegula began working with coach David Witt. They later split in January following the Australian Open.

2019: Madison Keys Wins WTA 1000 Title

In 2019, Madison Keys was the last American woman to win a WTA 1000 title before Jessica Pegula.

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 to help the Orlando 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 at the start of the season, which was played at The Greenbrier.

January 31, 2022: Highest Rankings in Singles and Doubles

On January 31, 2022, Jessica Pegula moved to her highest rankings in singles (No. 16) and doubles (No. 41) after reaching the quarterfinal at the Australian Open.

February 28, 2022: Doubles Ranking Achieved

On February 28, 2022, Jessica Pegula set No. 29 in doubles after winning her second doubles title at the WTA 1000 level in Doha with Coco Gauff.

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, reaching world No. 8 after advancing to the quarterfinals at the French Open.

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

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

September 12, 2022: New Singles Ranking

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

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 after winning the doubles title at the San Diego Open with Coco Gauff.

October 24, 2022: Career-High Rankings in Singles and Doubles

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.

September 2023: Career-High Doubles Ranking

On September 11, 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 achieved her first win at this tournament, and her 40th singles hardcourt win over Elena Rybakina, also defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. She reached the semifinals after defeating Maria Sakkari and Coco Gauff, reaching the biggest final of her career where she lost to Iga Świątek.