Before Jessica Pegula took down the No. 1-ranked women’s singles player in the world at the 2024 U.S. Open, she had to dispel some rumors.
Pegula took down Poland star Iga Swiatek in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, to move on to the semifinals in the U.S. Open, where she will now face Karolína Muchová with a chance to reach the women’s singles final.
However, there were rumors prior to this match that Pegula’s upbringing as the daughter of billionaire Terry Pegula, owner of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres...