Jessica Pegula
Jessica Pegula wins first Dubai WTA 1000 title
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Jessica Pegula defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 to claim her first Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title on Saturday. The American, seeded fourth, secured her 10th career WTA singles title and fourth at the WTA 1000 level in a 72-minute match. Pegula's victory marks her as the third American to win the event.
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula shared a lighthearted exchange while practicing together at the All England Club ahead of Wimbledon. The world No. 1 reflected on her 6-0 third-set loss to Pegula in the Berlin semi-final. The two players are seeded to meet in the Wimbledon semi-finals.
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Jessica Pegula defeated Madison Keys 7-6(5), 7-6(8) in the quarterfinals of the Berlin Tennis Open on June 19. The win advanced the world No. 4 to her fifth semifinal of the 2026 season.
Jessica Pegula, the world No. 5, recently won her fourth WTA 1000 title in Dubai and has been named president of the WTA's new architecture council. The role focuses on reforming the tour's congested schedule starting in 2027. Pegula emphasized the council's commitment to addressing player concerns promptly.
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Jessica Pegula claimed her 10th WTA title by beating Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 in the Dubai Tennis Championships final on Saturday. The American fourth seed secured her fourth WTA 1000 crown in a match lasting 72 minutes. Pegula described the victory as the perfect early birthday present ahead of turning 32 on February 24.
Elena Rybakina advanced to the Australian Open semifinals with a straight-sets victory over Iga Swiatek, setting up a clash with Jessica Pegula. The Kazakh's powerful serve will test the American's steady defense in their first Grand Slam meeting. Both players remain unbeaten in sets throughout the tournament.