Jessica Pegula Offers Private Jet to Fellow Tennis Players

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Jessica Pegula has once again shown her generous side by offering her fellow tennis players a ride on her private jet to their next tournament in Indian Wells, California. After winning the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, Pegula invited the four other finalists, including McCartney Kessler, Zhang Shuai, Yue Yuan, and Anna Blinkova, to join her on the flight. This kind gesture allowed the players to avoid a lengthy and tiring trip, which would have included stopovers in Los Angeles or trips to airports in Dallas and Houston.

The players were grateful for Pegula's offer, with Zhang Shuai and Yue Yuan taking to social media to express their appreciation. Pegula's selfless act has earned her praise from fans and fellow players alike, and has once again shown that she is a true champion both on and off the court. Pegula, who is currently ranked fourth in the world, has had a successful career, earning over £13m in prize money and winning seven career trophies, including the recent ATX Open.

The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells is set to begin on Wednesday, and Pegula has been given a first-round bye. She will face the winner of Peyton Stearns and Magda Linette in the second round, and has potential clashes against Jelena Ostapenko, Danielle Collins, Mirra Andreeva, and Elena Rybakina in her quarter of the draw. The tournament schedule is as follows:

• Wednesday: First round
• Thursday: Second round
• Friday: Third round
• Saturday: Quarterfinals
• Sunday: Semifinals
• Monday: Finals

Pegula's parents, Terry and Kim Pegula, are billionaires who own the NFL's Buffalo Bills and the NHL's Buffalo Sabres. Despite being dubbed the world's richest tennis player, Pegula has consistently shown her drive for success and has proven herself to be a talented and dedicated athlete. Her recent win at the ATX Open has added to her impressive collection of titles, and she will be looking to continue her success at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

The match scores for the ATX Open were as follows:

• Jessica Pegula vs. McCartney Kessler: 7-5, 6-2
• Yue Yuan and Anna Blinkova vs. McCartney Kessler and Zhang Shuai: 3-6, 6-1, 10-4

Pegula's player statistics are impressive, with a win-loss record of 23-5 in 2023 and a career prize money earnings of over £13m. Her tournament schedule for 2023 includes the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

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