Jessica Pegula

WTA World No. 3 Jessica Pegula enters the 2026 U.S. Open with a clear focus on claiming the first Grand Slam title of her career. Pegula, who reached the final in 2024 before falling to Aryna Sabalenka, spoke to USA TODAY Sports about visualizing a victory in New York. “My goal is to win the tournament,” she shared. “It is my favorite place to play just purely because I am an American and I’m from New York State.” ...

The WTA’s new genetic sex testing policy has quickly become one of the most heavily discussed sports governance topics of the year. WTA stars, including World No. 3 Jessica Pegula, have begun addressing the policy’s details, which seek to establish standardized genetic eligibility criteria across all professional women’s tennis tournaments. While the WTA states that the policy ensures fair competition, players and coaches have raised critical questions regarding the implementation timeline, medical privacy, and how it aligns with other international sports federations. ...

The Cincinnati Open is set for a mouth-watering all-American third-round clash as third seed Jessica Pegula takes on 25th seed Emma Navarro. Adding to the drama, Navarro will be playing on courts owned by her father, billionaire Ben Navarro. But the real story entering this match is the physical health and fitness status of both stars. Pegula enters the match having recovered from a grueling North American swing where she felt “run down” after a quick turnaround from Washington D.C. to Toronto. On the other side, Emma Navarro continues to work her way back to top form while actively managing hypothyroidism, a metabolic condition she has battled for a year and a half. ...