History of Jessica Pegula in Timeline
Jessica Pegula is a top-ranked American professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high ranking of No. 3 in singles and No. 1 in doubles. Pegula has won numerous titles, including six singles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including three WTA 1000 singles titles and two in doubles. She was also a finalist at the 2023 WTA Finals.
February 24, 1994: Birth of Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula was born on February 24, 1994.
2010: Venus Williams Reaches Madrid Open Final
Venus Williams reached the final of the Madrid Open in 2010.
August 30, 2011: Pegula Makes US Open Doubles Debut
On August 30, 2011, Jessica Pegula made her first appearance in a Grand Slam tournament at the US Open, partnering with Taylor Townsend in the doubles event.
2011: Pegula Earns First Big East Women's Tennis Player of the Year Award
Jessica Pegula was named the Big East Women's Tennis Player of the Year in 2011, marking her first time receiving this accolade.
March 2012: Pegula Qualifies for Indian Wells Main Draw
Jessica Pegula caused an upset in March 2012 by qualifying for the main draw of the prestigious Indian Wells tournament, defeating higher-ranked opponents along the way.
2012: Pegula Makes History with Second Big East Player of the Year Award
In 2012, Jessica Pegula became the first player to win the Big East Women's Tennis Player of the Year award twice, solidifying her exceptional talent and impact on collegiate tennis.
2012: Serena Williams Wins Madrid Open
Serena Williams emerged victorious at the Madrid Open in 2012.
2013: Serena Williams Defends Madrid Open Title
Serena Williams successfully defended her Madrid Open title in 2013, showcasing her dominance in the tournament.
2015: Pegula Earns First Grand Slam Main Draw Win
Jessica Pegula secured her first-ever victory in the main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at the 2015 US Open, signaling her progress on the professional circuit.
2015: Miami Open Semifinals and Doubles Title
In 2015, Pegula reached the semifinals of the Miami Open, showcasing her ability to compete at the highest level. She also secured the doubles title at the same tournament, highlighting her versatility on the court.
2016: Opening of the first Healthy Scratch restaurant
Pegula and her sister, Kelly, opened the first Healthy Scratch restaurant in LECOM Harborcenter in 2016.
2017: Launch of Healthy Scratch food truck
Following the success of their first restaurant, Pegula and her sister launched a Healthy Scratch food truck in 2017.
2017: Launch of Ready 24 skincare line
In 2017, Jessica Pegula launched her own skincare line named Ready 24.
2018: Expansion of Healthy Scratch with multiple locations
Healthy Scratch expanded in 2018 with the opening of multiple locations.
2018: Pegula Reaches First WTA Singles Final
Jessica Pegula reached her first WTA Tour singles final in 2018 at the Tournoi de Québec, showcasing her potential to compete at the highest level of professional tennis.
2019: Continued expansion of Healthy Scratch
Healthy Scratch continued its expansion in 2019 by opening more locations.
2019: Coaching Change and Injury Break
In 2019, Pegula made a significant decision by parting ways with her coach David Witt. Unfortunately, she also faced a setback due to a neck injury, which forced her to withdraw from tournaments.
2019: Pegula Achieves First Premier 5 Quarterfinal
Jessica Pegula reached her first-ever quarterfinal at a WTA Premier 5 tournament in 2019 at the Cincinnati Open, marking a significant milestone in her career.
2020: Closure of some Healthy Scratch locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic, starting in 2020, impacted Healthy Scratch, resulting in the closure of some of its locations.
2020: Top player performance in the WTT season
Jessica Pegula emerged as a top player in the 2020 World TeamTennis season, playing singles, women's doubles, and mixed doubles, achieving a 9-2 record in singles and helping the Storm reach the semifinals.
2020: World TeamTennis debut with the Orlando Storm
Jessica Pegula made her debut in the World TeamTennis league in 2020, joining the Orlando Storm at the start of the season held at The Greenbrier.
2020: Pegula Faces Serena Williams in Auckland Final
In 2020, Jessica Pegula reached the final of the Auckland Open, where she faced tennis legend Serena Williams, ultimately losing in straight sets.
2021: Pegula Reaches Third Round of French Open for First Time
In 2021, Jessica Pegula achieved a new personal best at the French Open by reaching the third round for the first time in her career.
2021: Pegula Defeats Naomi Osaka in Rome
Jessica Pegula achieved a career-defining victory in 2021 by defeating world No. 2, Naomi Osaka, in the second round of the Italian Open.
2021: Marriage to Taylor Gahagen
Jessica Pegula married Taylor Gahagen in 2021.
2021: Pegula Reaches First WTA 1000 Semifinal
Jessica Pegula reached her first semifinal at a WTA 1000 tournament in 2021 at the Canadian Open, further solidifying her place among the top players in the world.
2021: Australian Open Quarterfinal Run
Pegula continued her consistent Grand Slam performances with a quarterfinal appearance at the 2021 Australian Open. Although she didn't advance further, her performance solidified her place among the top players.
2021: Pegula's Breakthrough in Grand Slam Singles
The year 2021 marked Jessica Pegula's rise in Grand Slam singles as she reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time.
January 2022: Pegula Reaches Second Consecutive Australian Open Quarterfinal
Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the second year in a row in January 2022, showcasing her consistent performance at the highest level of the sport.
February 2022: Pegula Wins First WTA 1000 Doubles Title
Partnering with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula claimed her first-ever WTA 1000 doubles title in February 2022 at the Qatar Open.
May 2022: Closure of the last two Healthy Scratch locations
In May 2022, the last two locations of Healthy Scratch, a quick-serve restaurant chain opened by Pegula and her sister, were closed.
May 2022: Pegula Reaches First WTA 1000 Final
Jessica Pegula achieved a significant career milestone in May 2022 by reaching her first-ever WTA 1000 final at the Madrid Open.
June 2022: French Open Quarterfinals and Top 10 Debut
In June 2022, Jessica Pegula achieved two significant milestones: reaching her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the French Open and breaking into the top 10 of the WTA singles rankings for the first time.
July 2022: Wimbledon Third Round and American Number One
Following her French Open success, Pegula continued her strong form in July 2022, reaching the third round of Wimbledon for the first time and achieving a new career-high ranking of world No. 7. This made her the highest-ranked American player at the time.
September 2022: US Open Quarterfinal and Top 5 Debut
Jessica Pegula reached her first US Open quarterfinal in September 2022, solidifying her status as a top player. This result propelled her to a new career-high ranking of world No. 5.
October 2022: Pegula Achieves Career-High Singles Ranking
In October 2022, Jessica Pegula reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of No. 3.
October 2022: WTA Finals Qualification and San Diego Open Success
In October 2022, Pegula qualified for both the singles and doubles WTA Finals, a testament to her consistency throughout the year. She also won the doubles title at the San Diego Open with her partner, Coco Gauff, further boosting her ranking.
October 2022: Guadalajara Open Triumph and Career-High Rankings
Jessica Pegula's most significant achievement in October 2022 was winning the Guadalajara Open, a WTA 1000 event. This victory marked her second singles title at this level and propelled her to new career-high rankings of world No. 3 in both singles and doubles.
2022: Pegula Reaches First Grand Slam Final in Doubles
Partnering with Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula reached the final of the French Open doubles tournament in 2022, marking her first Grand Slam final appearance.
2022: United Cup Victory and Breakthrough Win
Jessica Pegula played a key role in the United States' victory at the inaugural United Cup in 2022. She scored a notable win over then-world No. 1 Iga Świątek, marking her first victory against a top-ranked player.
September 2023: Pegula Becomes World No. 1 in Doubles
Jessica Pegula achieved the top spot in the WTA doubles rankings in September 2023.
October 2023: WTA Finals Qualification and Historic Run
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff made history in October 2023 by qualifying for both the singles and doubles WTA Finals for the second consecutive year. This accomplishment solidified their status as one of the most dominant doubles pairs.
2023: Korea Open Title and Consistent Performance
Continuing her success in 2023, Pegula won the Korea Open, adding another title to her growing collection. Her consistent performances throughout the year demonstrated her status as a top player on the WTA tour.
2023: Pegula Continues Grand Slam Success
Jessica Pegula maintained her consistent performance in Grand Slam events in 2023, reaching the quarterfinals of Wimbledon and the mixed doubles final of the US Open with Austin Krajicek.