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Jessica Pegula shares the story behind the match that pushed her to break a racket and lose composure

Jessica Pegula has spoken openly about her own struggles to stay composed on court, admitting that even she loses her cool at times. Pegula’s last appearance was a loss to Coco Gauff in the Wuhan Open final, and with just the WTA Finals remaining on her schedule, she’s been using the downtime to reflect and connect with fans through her podcast.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / October 17

Jessica Pegula admits 'stressful' anti-doping process makes her paranoid

Tennis was rocked in 2024 by two of its most high-profile stars testing positive for banned substances, and Jessica Pegula takes all possible steps to avoid a similar fate.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 12

Coco Gauff tops Jessica Pegula in all-American final in China

Coco Gauff sailed through the final four games of the second set to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 and capture the Wuhan Open on Sunday in China.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 12

Jessica Pegula Reveals How She Finally Got Her Revenge on Aryna Sabalenka in ‘Crazy’ Wuhan Clash

Jessica Pegula has finally defeated Aryna Sabalenka after four consecutive losses. In the ongoing Wuhan Open, Pegula came from a set down to secure her career’s third win over the Belarusian after playing 11 matches.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

WTA Wuhan Final Prediction: Coco Gauff vs Jessica Pegula

After Aryna Sabalenka won three consecutive titles in Wuhan, we are certain to have a new champion this year in Wuhan after Jessica Pegula eliminated the world #1 today in the third set today.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 11

Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff to battle for Wuhan crown

Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will square off in an All-American final on Sunday at the Wuhan Open in China. The sixth-seeded Pegula snapped No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka's unbeaten streak at the WTA 1000 tournament and rallied for a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) victory over the Belarusian in Saturday's first semifinal.

Tennis News / HITC / October 10

Jessica Pegula set to benefit from Rybakina defeat to Sabalenka in Wuhan Open

Elena Rybakina’s latest loss at the Wuhan Open may have forced Jessica Pegula to make some major changes to her schedule. Aryna Sabalenka remained in control of the tournament, taking care of Rybakina in straight sets as she continued her strong play.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

WTA Wuhan Semifinal Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Jessica Pegula

The semifinals are set at the WTA Wuhan Open, and fans have two amazing matches to look forward to. The three-time defending champion and world No.1, Aryna Sabalenka, is the favorite, but Jessica Pegula will be aiming to end her streak.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 10

Jessica Pegula rallies to reach loaded Wuhan semifinals

No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula overcame a slow start and advanced to the Wuhan Open semifinals with a 2-6, 6-0, 6-3 win on Friday against Czech qualifier Katerina Siniakova.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 10

Aryna Sabalenka Absolutely Obliterates Elena Rybakina While Pegula Somehow Survives Another Tennis Marathon

Let’s be real here—watching the Wuhan Open quarterfinals on Friday was like witnessing two completely different sports being played. While Aryna Sabalenka

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Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Jessica Pegula Branded 'Wonder Woman' as Gritty Wuhan Open Win Marks Rare Feat

Is there anything Jessica Pegula can’t do? On court, you can never count out the American WTA star who knows how to make a comeback from the brink of defeat.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / October 9

Jessica Pegula Reacts to the Humid Conditions Players Are Struggling With at the Wuhan Open

Jessica Pegula has revealed that the conditions at the Wuhan Open have been very humid since the tournament kicked off on Saturday (October 4). The humid conditions at the tournament have forced the likes of Emma Raducanu and Clara Tauson to retire from their matches after just less than an hour.

Tennis News / Serve on SI / October 9

Jessica Pegula on Heat Complaints: 'It's Part of Our Sport'

American tennis star Jessica Pegula is quietly putting together another strong campaign and hitting her stride at the right part of the season. While men's and women's players are dropping like flies during the Asian Swing due to the sweltering weather conditions, the veteran Pegula is unbothered.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Jessica Pegula Makes Feelings Clear on Tough Wuhan Conditions As She Battles Past Ekaterina Alexandrova

China is proving to be a tough pill to swallow for tennis players right now. The extreme weather conditions, with temperatures soaring to 44C degrees at daytime, have forced a lot of athletes to back out.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 9

Jessica Pegula completes impressive feat with Wuhan victory

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Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 8

'That was a wild ride': Jessica Pegula prevails after seven match points and three hours in Wuhan thriller

Jessica Pegula survived an exhausting three-hour battle against fellow American Hailey Baptiste after dispatching her in the first match at the Wuhan Open 1000 event 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (8).

Tennis News / Yardbarker / October 8

Four American women could qualify for WTA Finals for first time in 23 years

A new golden age of American women's tennis is upon us, and the resurgence could culminate in a feat that hasn't been achieved in 23 years.

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Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / October 7

WTA Wuhan Day 3 Predictions Including Jessica Pegula vs Hailey Baptiste

14-second round matches are scheduled on Day 3 of the WTA Wuhan Open, as many top players play their first match of the week. This article features #6 seed Jessica Pegula, who will take on compatriot Hailey Baptiste in what could be a thrilling encounter.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 6

Emma Raducanu eyes redemption with potential Jessica Pegula rematch on the horizon in Wuhan

Britain’s Emma Raducanu is gearing up for another tough draw at the Wuhan Open. The WTA 1000 event is set to begin officially from Monday, where some of the world’s best players will participate to lift the title and improve their rankings before the end of the season.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / October 4

Jessica Pegula’s Epic Choke: A Masterclass in Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory

Another day, another soul-crushing defeat for a top-seeded tennis player. This time, the honor belongs to American star Jessica Pegula, who managed to pull off a spectacular collapse in the China Open semifinals.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / October 3

Jessica Pegula rallies to reach Beijing semifinals

Jessica Pegula rallied to reach the China Open semifinals with a 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-1 win Friday against fellow American Emma Navarro in Beijing. The fifth-seeded Pegula will face No.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 29

'I just tried to keep fighting': Jessica Pegula highlights how she got 'lucky' in win over Emma Raducanu

America’s Jessica Pegula has highlighted how she got ‘lucky’ in the third-round win of the China Open. The WTA 1000 event is moving towards the business end, where the remaining players are battling hard to secure the ultimate prize.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / September 28

Jessica Pegula Makes Feelings Clear on the Chinese Crowd After Sensational Beijing Open Win

Like many other players, Jessica Pegula has been warmly embraced by her fans in China. And she never misses a chance to show her love back. Flashback to the 2022 US Open, when Pegula, fresh off a quarterfinal loss to Iga Swiatek, walked into her press conference holding a can of Heineken.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / September 24

'It's hard': Jessica Pegula opens up about challenges of playing in team-based events

America’s Jessica Pegula has opened up about the challenges of playing in team-based competitions. The 31-year-old was the most high-profile player to feature in the final round of the Billie Jean King Cup.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 4

Ranking the U.S. Open semifinals from least to most exciting

Six of the eight semifinalists at the 2025 U.S. Open are top-eight seeds, while the other two are in the top 25. As such, the final major of the year has been devoid of too many upsets, giving fans the blockbuster matchups they anticipated when the draws were announced. Here, we rank the four semifinals from least to most exciting.

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz flipping script for post-Big 3 era

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 3

Jessica Pegula keeps American hopes alive at U.S. Open

She has steamrolled all five of her opponents thus far in straight sets.

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Tennis News / Field Level Media / August 31

Jessica Pegula routs Ann Li to return to U.S. Open quarterfinals

Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula is making another deep run at the U.S. Open and she claimed her spot in the quarterfinals Sunday with an easy 6-1, 6-2 victory over fellow American Ann Li in New York.