Billionaire’s daughter in tennis drama at US Open – her father is one of the richest people in the world

Jessica Pegula, daughter of a billionaire, is making her way to the US Open final. Her impressive comeback is a response to all the critics.

New York – The tennis match that catapulted Jessica Pegula into the annals of sport will never be forgotten. The daughter of a family that owns a billion-dollar sports empire secured a place in the final of the US Open (here live on TV and stream) with a remarkable comeback win against Karolina Muchova. Despite a bumpy start with a 1:6 in the first set, she fought through and won the following sets 6:4 and 6:2.

After a nerve-wracking tennis match, Jessica Pegula is now in the final of the US Open

As she looked at her family in the stands after the match, Pegula was overcome with emotion. Tears of joy and relief were evident as she achieved her “childhood dream”. “The title would mean the world to me,” she admitted, visibly moved by the support of her family, who were cheering her on in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Her father, Terrence Pegula, a renowned billionaire and owner of several sports teams, was deeply moved by his daughter’s achievement. The 73-year-old made his billion-dollar fortune in the oil and gas industry and, along with his wife Kim, owns a sports empire that includes the NFL team Buffalo Bills and the NHL team Buffalo Sabres. The presence of her family seemed to give Jessica extra energy. “I’m so happy I get to share this moment with them,” she said after the game.

Tennis drama involving billionaire’s daughter at US Open – her father is one of the richest people in the world

Despite the enormous family wealth – her father Terrence Pegula is one of the 400 richest people in the world according to Forbes – Jessica Pegula has never rested on her laurels. Her career is the result of hard work and determination, regardless of the comforts that her family’s wealth might provide her.

Despite her related background, Pegula has had to overcome criticism and scepticism time and again. Many see her as just the “billionaire’s daughter”, but on the tennis court Pegula has shown that she is a serious opponent. She was already 1:6, 0:2 and 30:40 behind, but fought impressively back into the game and turned the party around. At the start of the US Open, a German tennis drama also took a turn – thanks to a phone call to the referee.

The billionaire’s daughter fights back against prejudice and strikes back at the US Open

Pegula has always struggled with public scepticism because of her background. She has vigorously fought against the cliché that she has had it easier in her career. “People think I have a butler, I am chauffeured around, I have a private limousine – that’s definitely not who I am,” Pegula stressed during the tournament. Instead, she presents herself as a down-to-earth and independent athlete who takes the subway to her games and has worked hard for her success.

Her entry into the final is also a response to those who claim that they cannot “buy” sporting success. Her performances in New York speak clearly against such prejudices. In the final of the US Open, which takes place on the night of Saturday to Sunday, the 30-year-old will now face the favorite Aryna Sabalenka. Pegula is the oldest American in the era of professional tennis since 1968 to reach a Grand Slam final for the first time. And she hopes to be able to make her contribution to a historic doubles success. In the men’s competition, too, it was clear before Taylor Fritz’s semi-final against Frances Tiafoe that a home hero would reach the final. (ck)