Jessica Pegula's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jessica Pegula. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jessica Pegula is a highly accomplished American professional tennis player. She reached a peak singles ranking of world No. 3 in October 2022. In doubles, she achieved the world No. 1 ranking in September 2023. Pegula's notable achievements include reaching the finals of the 2024 US Open (singles) and the 2023 WTA Finals (singles). Furthermore, she was a finalist in the 2022 French Open (doubles, with Coco Gauff) and the 2023 US Open (mixed doubles, with Austin Krajicek).

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2000: Pegula joins elite group since 2000

Since 2000, Jessica Pegula became fourth to achieve the WTA feat after Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, and Jennifer Capriati in 2023.

2012: Sara Errani's qualification

In 2012, Sara Errani qualified for the WTA Finals as a pair and individually, marking the last time before Jessica Pegula in 2023 that players qualified in both disciplines in back-to-back years.

2018: Sloane Stephens' Top 10 Wins

In 2018, Sloane Stephens became the first American on record since Jessica Pegula in 2023 to get five straight Top 10 wins.

2021: Victory over Naomi Osaka and Top 30 Ranking

In May 2021, at the Italian Open, Jessica Pegula achieved the biggest victory of her career over world No. 2, Naomi Osaka. This was her fifth top-ten win in 2021. Following this win, she entered the top 30 for the first time.

January 31, 2022: Highest Rankings in Singles and Doubles

On January 31, 2022, Jessica Pegula achieved her highest rankings in singles (No. 16) and doubles (No. 41).

February 28, 2022: Doubles Ranking Achievement

On February 28, 2022, Jessica Pegula was ranked 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, reaching world No. 8.

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

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

September 12, 2022: Moved to World No. 5

On September 12, 2022, Jessica Pegula moved to world No. 5 in the rankings.

October 2022: Achieved Career-High Singles Ranking

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

October 17, 2022: New 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 and Guadalajara Open Title

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

September 2023: Achieved Career-High Doubles Ranking

In September 2023, Jessica Pegula reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles, marking a significant milestone in her career.

2023: WTA Finals achievements

In 2023, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff returned to 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, and her 40th singles hardcourt win over Elena Rybakina. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka, and qualified for the semifinals, where she defeated Maria Sakkari. Next, she defeated Coco Gauff and reached the biggest final of her career, where she lost to Iga Świątek.