Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player who won her first career WTA doubles title with Asia Muhammad in 2022 and has won 11 sigles titles and 7 doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including four WTA 1000 titles in singles and two in doubles. She is known for resilence, powerful groundstrokes, and strategic gameplay, and is one of the most consistent players on the WTA Tour.
Jessica Pegula Biography
| Real Name | Jessica Pegula |
| Nickname | Jessica Pegula |
| Profession | Professional tennis player |
| Date of Birth | 24 February 1994 |
| Age | 32 years old (As of July 2026) |
| Birth Place | Buffalo, New York, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Buffalo, New York, US |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Not known |
| Social Media |
Education Qualification
| School | Online (until high school) |
| College | University of Pittsburgh |
| Education Qualification | Graduated |
Jessica Pegula Age
Jessica Pegula was born on 24 February 1994 in Buffalo, New York, United States. She is 32 years old as of July 2026, and her zodiac sign is Pisces.
Jessica Pegula Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Taylor Gahagen |
| Spouse/Husband | Taylor Gahagen |
| Children | Update soon |
Jessica Pegula Family
| Father’s Name | Kim Pegula |
| Mother’s Name | Terry Pegual |
| Brother’s Name | Matthew Michael (half-brother) |
| Sister’s Name | Kelly Pegula Laura (half-sister) |
Career
| Debut | Professional – 2009 |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Mark Knowle, Mark Merklein |
| Singles | Career Record – 518-279 Career Title – 9 Highest Ranking – No. 3 (October 24, 2022) Current Ranking – No. 4 (June 29, 2026) |
| Double | Career Record – 240-157 Career Title – 7 Highest Ranking – No.1 (11 September 2023) Current Ranking – No. 111 (March 30, 2026) |
Jessica Pegula Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’7” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 63 kg In pounds – 137 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Jessica Pegula Net Worth
American professional tennis player Jessica Pegula has an estimated net worth between $15 million to $20 million, as of July 2026, which she has built from her tennis career, pirze money, and endorsements.
| Net Worth (approx) | $15 million to $20 million (as of July 2026) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
| Salary (approx) | update soon |
| Prize money | $24,690,644 (as fo July 2026) |
| Income Sources | Salary, endorsement, prize money, sponsorship, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Jessica Pegula
- Jessica Pegula was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, USA, to Terry and Kim Pegula.
- Her parents are both professionals and billionaire sports team.
- She is of part Korean descent, as her mother was born in Seoul.
- Jessica has four siblings, and two of them are from her father’s first marriage.
- Jessica Pegula started playing tennis when she was seven years old.
- She finished high school through online classes to work around her tennis schedule.
- She attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she played collegiately until turning pro in 2011.
- At the Australian Open in January 2022, she lost to eventual champion Ashleigh Barty in the singles quarterfinals.
- In 2016, she and her sister Kelly opened a quick-serve restaurant called Healthy Scratch.
- Her breakthrough came in 2019, when she won her first WTA title at the City Open in Washington, D.C.
- Jessica Pegula is married to Taylor Gahagen, whom she first met in 2015 and got engaged to in early 2019.
- She has won nine singles titles and seven doubles titles on the WTA tour, including 3-WTA 1000 titles.
- She made her major single debut at the US Open as a qualifier.
- In 2017, she introduced her own skin-care line called Ready 24.
FAQ:
How old is Jessica Pegula?
Jessica Pegula is 31 years old, as of July 2026.
Who is Jessica Pegula’s husband?
In 2021, Jessica Pegula married to Taylor Gahagen.
What is Jessica Pegula’s net worth?
As of 2025, Jessica Pegula’s estimated net worth is $20 million.
Who are Jessica Pegula’s parents?
Billionaire sports team owner Terry and Tim Pegula are Jessica Pegula’s parents.
What is Jessica Pegula’s ranking?
As of August 2025, her single ranking is No. 4 and double ranking is No. 68.