Jessica Pegula of the United States returns a shot during her match against Lois Boisson of France. Susan Mullane-Imagn Images

Bills heiress Jessica Pegula crashes out of Wimbledon despite stunning 'Duchess' look

Originally posted on Buffalo Bills on SI | By Randy Gurzi | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 9:38 AM ET

Buffalo Bills heiress Jessica Pegula went into Wimbledon expecting big things, but left in disappointment.

The daughter of Bills’ owners Terry and Kim Pegula, Jessica was ranked as the No. 3 American in the tournament and arrived in style.

Pegula arrived in a custom Adidas fit, and was crowned “Duchess of Wimbledon.”

Didn’t see this earlier but just saw Jessica Pegula’s walk out look. More of this please
Bring back the drama, custom kits, fun moments. I still remember Coco Gauff walking out with that leather jacket at RG.
Love the bag here too. Well done Adidas#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/wK25SqFzfj
— Ground Pass (@GroundPasspod) July 1, 2025

Unfortunately, she didn’t receive the royal treatment with Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto defeating her in consecutive sets, 6-2 and 6-3. Cocciaretto made history with the win as the first Italian to defeat a WTA Top-3 player at a major since the 2015 US Open.

For Pegula, this will be a tough one to get over as it’s her earliest defeat in a major since 2020. It’s a defeat that also comes after she headed to London on a high note, knocking off former No. 1 ranked Iga Swiatek in Bad Homburg, Germany for her ninth title.

Here’s a look at the final point that sent Pegula home, and gave Cocciaretto the huge upset win.

Elisabetta Cocciaretto, take a bow

The Italian beats No.3 seed Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-3 to storm into the second round of #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/oGWnAVK4BJ
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2025