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Jessica Pegula

Athlete

Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.

Notable Quotes

"Alexandra Eala is the future of the tour."
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"To see how far you've come over the last couple of years since we first played, to see the amazing fans that follow you every place you go, it's not fun to play against, but I think it's amazing."
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"I can definitely confirm this is the best Monday final crowd I've seen."
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"last year's US Open increase was targeted primarily at those who needed it least -the players who made the second week."
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