History of Jessica Pegula in Timeline

Jessica Pegula is an accomplished American professional tennis player. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in 2022 and a doubles ranking of world No. 1 in 2023. Pegula was a singles finalist at the 2023 WTA Finals and the 2024 US Open. 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.

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February 24, 1994: Jessica Pegula Born

On February 24, 1994, Jessica Pegula, the American professional tennis player, was born.

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2009: Williams Sisters Qualified for WTA Finals

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

2010: Venus Williams in Madrid

In 2010, Venus Williams played in the Madrid Open. Jessica Pegula would later follow in her footsteps.

August 30, 2011: US Open Doubles Main Draw Wildcard

On August 30, 2011, Jessica Pegula received a wildcard entry into the main draw of the US Open doubles tournament, partnering with Taylor Townsend. They lost 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, where she qualified for the main draw, eventually losing to Magdaléna Rybáriková.

2012: Serena Williams in Madrid

In 2012, Serena Williams played in the Madrid Open. Jessica Pegula would later follow in her footsteps.

2013: Serena Williams in Madrid

In 2013, Serena Williams played in the Madrid Open. Jessica Pegula would later follow in her footsteps.

2014: Serena Williams Semifinals in Miami

In 2014, Serena Williams made the semifinals in Miami. In 2023, Jessica Pegula would repeat this feat.

2015: First Grand Slam Main-Draw Win Since 2015

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

2015: Serena Williams Semifinals in Miami

In 2015, Serena Williams made the semifinals in Miami. In 2023, Jessica Pegula would repeat this feat.

2016: Opened Healthy Scratch Restaurant

In 2016, Jessica Pegula and her sister Kelly opened a quick-serve restaurant called Healthy Scratch in Buffalo, New York.

2017: Introduced Ready 24 Skin-Care Line

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

2017: Healthy Scratch food truck added

In 2017, Pegula expanded Healthy Scratch with the addition of a food truck, adding to her entrepeneurial ventures.

2018: Multiple Healthy Scratch locations opened

In 2018, Jessica Pegula and her sister opened multiple Healthy Scratch locations, growing their restaurant chain.

2018: First WTA Tour Singles Final

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

2018: Sloane Stephens at WTA Finals

In 2018, Sloane Stephens was the last American to qualify for the WTA Finals. In 2022 Jessica Pegula became the first American since Sloane Stephens in 2018.

2019: Multiple Healthy Scratch locations opened

In 2019, Jessica Pegula and her sister opened multiple Healthy Scratch locations, growing their restaurant chain.

2019: Cincinnati Open Quarterfinal

In 2019, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinal of the Cincinnati Open, marking her first quarterfinal at a WTA Premier level event.

2019: Madison Keys WTA 1000 Title

In 2019, Madison Keys was the last American woman to win a WTA 1000 title until Jessica Pegula won the Guadalajara Open in 2022.

2019: Last Win Over Świątek

In 2019, it was the last time that Jessica Pegula beat Świątek until 2023.

2020: Auckland Open Final and Australian Open Debut

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

2020: Healthy Scratch locations began closing

In 2020, Jessica Pegula's restaurant chain Healthy Scratch began closing locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Barbora Krejčíková French Open Champion

In 2021, Barbora Krejčíková was the French Open champion. Jessica Pegula defeated her in 2023.

2021: Married Taylor Gahagen

In 2021, Jessica Pegula married Taylor Gahagen.

2021: Canadian Open Semifinal and US Open Round Three

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

2021: Australian Open Quarterfinalist

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinal stage at the Australian Open.

2021: French Open Third Round and German Open Quarterfinals

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the third round of the French Open for the first time. At the German Open in Berlin, she reached the quarterfinals.

2021: French Open Semifinalist

In 2021, Tamara Zidanšek was a French Open Semifinalist. Jessica Pegula defeated her in 2022.

2021: Victory over No. 2 Naomi Osaka

In May 2021, at the Italian Open, Jessica Pegula recorded the biggest victory of her career by defeating world No. 2, Naomi Osaka. She entered the top 30 for the first time after this tournament.

January 31, 2022: Highest Singles and Doubles Rankings

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

February 28, 2022: Doubles Ranking No. 29

As a result of winning her second doubles title (and first at the WTA 1000 level) with Coco Gauff at Doha, Jessica Pegula set No. 29 in doubles on February 28, 2022.

May 2022: Healthy Scratch Locations Closed

In May 2022, the last two locations of Healthy Scratch, a restaurant chain opened by Jessica Pegula and her sister, closed down.

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, achieving world No. 8 after reaching the French Open quarterfinals.

July 18, 2022: Career-High Ranking of World No. 7

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

September 12, 2022: Moved to World No. 5

Despite losing to Iga Świątek at the US Open, on September 12, 2022, Jessica Pegula moved to world No. 5.

October 17, 2022: Career-High Doubles Ranking of No. 4

On October 17, 2022, Jessica Pegula reached a new career-high doubles ranking of No. 4 after winning the San Diego Open doubles title with Coco Gauff.

October 24, 2022: Achieved Singles Ranking No. 3

On October 24, 2022, Jessica Pegula achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3.

October 24, 2022: Career-High Ranking of World No. 3

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

2022: Consistency in the 2022 Season

Due to Jessica Pegula's consistency throughout the 2022 season, she was considered one of the favorites for the Australian Open title in 2023.

2022: US and French Open Quarterfinalist

In 2022, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinal stage at both the US Open and the French Open.

2022: French Open Semifinalist

In 2022, Martina Trevisan was a French Open Semifinalist. Jessica Pegula defeated her in 2023.

September 11, 2023: Achieved Doubles Ranking No. 1

On September 11, 2023, Jessica Pegula achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 1.

October 23, 2023: Returned to Top Doubles Ranking

On October 23, 2023, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff returned to the top doubles ranking after qualifying for the 2023 WTA Finals as a pair and individually.