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Jessica Pegula

Jessica Pegula
The latest news and top stories on Jessica Pegula, an accomplished American professional tennis player, currently ranked world No. 3 in singles and previously world No. 1 in doubles. She turned professional in 2009 and has since achieved significant success, including winning nine singles titles and seven doubles titles on the WTA Tour.
Zheng Qinwen of China came through the qualifying rounds of the US Open and will face Russia’s Kristina Liutova in the first round. Photo: Xinhua
US Open (tennis)

Rise of Asian players Eala, Zheng point to progress on US Open diversity: Pegula

American Jessica ⁠Pegula says growth in number of black, Asian players shows sport’s global reach; Coleman Wong to start early Monday morning.

US Open (tennis)

Philippine trailblazer Alexandra Eala set to bring fervent following to US Open

Fifa World Cup

Opinion | Why underdogs like Alexandra Eala, Cabo Verde, Dear You fascinate us

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WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Really, really proud’ Eala makes history, first Filipino to win WTA singles title

‘Oh my gosh, winning a [WTA] 500, it’s insane. It’s an incredible milestone for me,’ the 21-year-old says after claiming Washington Open title.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines beat Jessica Pegula of the United States in the final of the Washington Open. Photo: AFP
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic makes history, Osaka sends Sabalenka crashing out

Djokovic’s victory over Russia’s Roman Safiullin took the Serb past Roger Federer to 106 men’s match-wins at the grass-court grand slam.

Wimbledon

Sinner begins defence of Wimbledon title as Sabalenka seeks first major of 2026

Italian is clear favourite in Carlos Alcaraz’s absence but may be underprepared, while Belarusian says ‘things are clicking back’ again.

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ATP

Pegula putting family experience in NFL, NHL to use in tennis prize money fight

World No 5, whose parents own Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres, is leading battle over share of tournament revenues devoted to player pool.

Jessica Pegula has been preparing for the French Open at the clay-court Italian Open, where she will play either Iga Swiatek or Naomi Osaka. in the quarter-finals. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

World’s top 2 women Sabalenka, Rybakina to clash again in Miami Open semi-final

Belarusian world No 1, who is on verge of ‘Sunshine Double’, lost to Kazakh world No 2 at Australian Open but had revenge at Indian Wells.

ATP

Miami Open: ‘Sunshine Double’ on as Sinner breaks record, Sabalenka beats Zheng

The Italian men’s world No 2 and Belarusian women’s No 1 are bidding to join an elite band who have won Indian Wells, Miami Open back to back.

Australian Open

Ice-cool Rybakina gets revenge over Sabalenka in tense Australian Open final

Big-serving Kazakh fifth seed holds her nerve to get payback for defeat to the Belarusian in the 2023 final in Melbourne.

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina celebrates after winning her women’s singles final against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: Reuters
Australian Open

Australian Open: Rybakina, Sabalenka win comfortably to set up 2023 final rematch

Both finalists have yet to drop a set as they win straightforward semi-finals; China’s Zhang Shuai also qualifies for women’s doubles final.

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina hits a return to Jessica Pegula of the US during their semi-final match at the Australian Open on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Australian Open

Swiatek joins calls for privacy at Australian Open: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’

Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras.

Australian Open

Australian Open: ‘lucky’ Djokovic into semis against Sinner as Musetti retires

Pegula beats Anisimova to reach last 4 for first time while Rybakina foils Swiatek’s grand plans; China’s Zhang Shuai reaches doubles semis.

Australian Open

Australian Open: China’s Wang makes 4th round, heat saves Sinner, Djokovic’s 400th

Wang’s win over Linda Noskova matches her best singles performance at a grand slam, as stoppage helps Italian ace recover, Osaka pulls out.

Wang Xinyu of China celebrates after winning her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic on Saturday. Photo: EPA
Australian Open

China’s Wang into Australian Open third round, Sinner, Osaka in contrasting wins

Compatriot Jerry Shang misses chance to face Djokovic, who pays tribute to ‘his’ tree, while National Games champion Wu Yibing loses in five.

Wang Xinyu takes a selfie with supporters after defeating 24th seed Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in their second round match on Thursday. Photo: AP
Australian Open

Australian Open: Djokovic launches latest bid for record 25th grand slam title

Novak Djokovic opens tournament against Pedro Martinez, while Iga Swiatek starts bid for career grand slam against China’s Yuan Yue.

ATP

Alcaraz, Sinner set to elevate rivalry, Sabalenka chasing more grand slams

The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, featuring Iga Swiatek and Alexander Zverev.

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Aryna Sabalenka

‘I’m going to kick his a**’: Aryna Sabalenka on her year of fire and fun

The playful world No 1 discusses everything from her US Open triumph to teasing a Battle of the Sexes match with Nick Kyrgios.

Aryna Sabalenka strikes a pose at the Regent Hong Kong hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, on October 14. Photo: Jelly Tse
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Wuhan Open: Raducanu certain she is moving in right direction after painful losses

Briton is eager to stay positive on her debut in tournament, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is hoping to win for fourth straight time.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen retires at China Open, quits when trailing Novoska in deciding set

Chinese No 1 ends comeback tournament early after spending two months out recovering from elbow surgery.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng, Osaka withdrawals add another blow to Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen

Zheng Qinwen and Naomi Osaka removed from teams in late-night release from organisers.

Zheng Qinwen in action during her first round women’s singles match against the Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. Photo: Reuters
US Open (tennis)

Naomi Osaka rues missing out on final Labubu after US Open exit

Japanese superstar, who lost her semi-final, had been carrying a different version of the popular plush toy to each of her matches.

Naomi Osaka walks onto the court for her US Open semi-final against Amanda Anisimova on Thursday with a Labubu doll hanging from her bag. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Could injured Zheng Qinwen make comeback in Shenzhen as soon as September?

Olympic champion named in China’s team for Billie Jean King Cup, only days after surgery ruled her out of US Open.

Wimbledon

No 1 seed Sabalenka sees off Bouzkova to reach third round of Wimbledon

Three-time major champion, who has never been beyond semi-finals at Wimbledon, has golden chance to win first grass court grand slam title.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus beat Marie Bouzkova of Czech Republic in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
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