Jessica Pegula [Tennis]

[Taro T]

On to the next round.

 

7-6 (0)

6-3

[Ann]

....

 

[Ann]

She is currently ranked #11 in the world.

[Ann]

Advanced to quarterfinals 

 

 

[Ann]

She lost her singles match yesterday, but advances to the finals in doubles:
 

 

[Ann]

They won the first set, but lost the next two. 😞 

American team of Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula lose in French Open women's doubles final

[Ann]

She's coming closer to a major title. I hope she wins one soon.

[Taro T]

3 hours ago, Ann said:

She's coming closer to a major title. I hope she wins one soon.

 

Would really like to see her to continue to do well, so realize the following isn't a shot at her, but really more the sport itself.

 

Is there any sport besides polo & possibly Formula 1 racing in which people with rich parents have such a decisive edge over "commoners?"

 

Even golf doesn't seem to be so stacked towards the wealthy.

[KD in CA]

28 minutes ago, Taro T said:

 

Would really like to see her to continue to do well, so realize the following isn't a shot at her, but really more the sport itself.

 

Is there any sport besides polo & possibly Formula 1 racing in which people with rich parents have such a decisive edge over "commoners?"

 

Even golf doesn't seem to be so stacked towards the wealthy.

 

I think you can apply the idea that money = top level coaching -- a key component in being world class level -- to almost any sport.  But yes, agreed that in tennis its almost universal while if you're an 6'3", 290 and agile, the football scouts will find you no matter your background.

 

[Ann]

DC doubles:

[Ann]

It is crazy how she's come on as she has gotten older...
 

 

[Ann]

Another doubles win

 

 

[Ann]

Jessica Pegula is now the topped ranked US women’s tennis player.

 

NY Post article as she reaches th US Open final 8. Jessica Pegula rolls into US Open quarters as famous dad watches from distance

[Uncle Joe]

Typical Bills fan

 

[Ann]

She's moved up to 5
 

 

[Ann]

Good for her!

 

 

 

[Ann]

Wow #3

The final rankings of the year. 👏






 

[B-Man]

1 hour ago, Ann said:

Wow #3

The final rankings of the year. 👏






 

 

 

So,

 

Number one in the United States ?

 

 

[Ann]

...

 

[KD in CA]

On 11/26/2022 at 9:20 AM, Ann said:

Wow #3

The final rankings of the year. 👏






 

 

I don't follow tennis much anymore, but her rise in the sport -- especially being 28 already -- has been absolutely stunning.