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 has achieved top rankings in both singles and doubles, reaching world No. 3 in singles in October 2022 and world No. 1 in doubles in September 2023. Pegula's notable achievements include reaching the finals of the 2024 US Open in singles, as well as the 2023 WTA Finals. In doubles, she was a finalist at the 2022 French Open with Coco Gauff, and the 2023 US Open in mixed doubles with Austin Krajicek, marking her as a significant presence in professional tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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 the final.

2021: Australian Open Quarterfinalist

In 2021, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinal of the Australian Open.

2021: Italian Open Victory over Naomi Osaka

In May 2021, at the Italian Open, Jessica Pegula achieved the biggest victory of her career by defeating world No. 2, Naomi Osaka, in the second round. She reached top 30 for the first time.

January 31, 2022: Highest Rankings in Singles and Doubles

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).

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, at world No. 8, after reaching the quarterfinals at the French Open. She also entered her first major final in doubles, partnering with Gauff.

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

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

October 2022: Achieves 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.

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

2022: Consistency Throughout the 2022 Season

Coming off the heels of her consistency throughout the 2022 season, Pegula was considered one of the favorites for the Australian Open title

2022: French Open Quarterfinal and US Open Quarterfinal

In 2022, Jessica Pegula reached the quarterfinals of both the French Open and the US Open.

September 2023: Achieves Career-High Doubles Ranking

In September 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 recorded her first win ever at this tournament, defeating Elena Rybakina. She defeated Aryna Sabalenka and Maria Sakkari, reaching the semifinals. She defeated Coco Gauff and reached the biggest final of her career, before losing to Iga Swiatek.