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 an American professional tennis player. She achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 3 in October 2022 and a doubles ranking of world No. 1 in September 2023. Pegula reached the singles final at the 2024 US Open and at the 2023 WTA Finals. In doubles, she was a finalist at the 2022 French Open (with Coco Gauff) and the 2023 US Open mixed doubles (with Austin Krajicek).

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2014: Serena Williams

In 2014, Serena Williams reached the back-to-back semifinals in Miami. Jessica Pegula became the first American woman to reach back-to-back semifinals in Miami since Serena Williams in 2014 and 2015.

2015: Serena Williams

In 2015, Serena Williams reached the back-to-back semifinals in Miami. Jessica Pegula became the first American woman to reach back-to-back semifinals in Miami since Serena Williams in 2014 and 2015.

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 straight sets.

2020: Auckland Open Final

In 2020, Jessica Pegula reached the Auckland Open final, where she lost to Serena Williams in straight sets.

2021: French Open

In 2021, Barbora Krejčíková was a French Open champion. In 2022, Jessica Pegula defeated 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejčíková in the fourth round to advance to her third consecutive Australian Open quarterfinal.

2021: Australian Open Quarterfinal

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the Australian Open quarterfinal.

2021: French Open Semifinalist

In 2021, Tamara Zidanšek was a French Open Semifinalist. Jessica Pegula defeated Tamara Zidanšek at the 2022 French Open.

2021: Italian Open Victory Over Naomi Osaka

In May 2021, at the Italian Open, Jessica Pegula recorded the biggest victory of her career over world No. 2, Naomi Osaka. She then prevailed over Ekaterina Alexandrova, and set up a quarterfinal match with Petra Martić. This helped her enter the top 30 for the first time.

January 31, 2022: Highest Singles and Doubles Ranking

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 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 quarterfinals at the French Open.

July 18, 2022: Career-High Ranking

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

September 12, 2022: World No. 5 Ranking

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

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.

October 24, 2022: Career-High Rankings

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.

2022: French Open Quarterfinal

In 2022, Jessica Pegula reached the French Open quarterfinal.

September 2023: Career-High Doubles Ranking

In September 2023, Jessica Pegula reached the world No. 1 ranking in doubles.

2023: Returned to top doubles ranking and WTA Finals

In 2023, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff returned to the top doubles ranking after qualifying for the 2023 WTA Finals as a pair and individually. At the WTA Finals, Pegula recorded her first win at the tournament and defeated several top players, ultimately losing to Iga Świątek in the final.