Jessica Pegula
FILE - Jessica Pegula, of the U.S., plays a forehand shot during a fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis tournament, in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 22, 2023. She has revealed that her mother, Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula, went into cardiac arrest in June and is "improving every day" as she deals with significant language and memory issues. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
Australian Open Men Doubles

Feb. 07, 2023 01:33 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula stands on the field before an NFL football game, in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 28, 2019. Pro tennis player Jessica Pegula has revealed that her mother, Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula, went into cardiac arrest in June and is "improving every day" as she deals with significant language and memory issues. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Jessica Pegula reveals her mother Kim Pegula's health crisis

Feb. 07, 2023 01:32 PM EST

Andy Murray of Britain reacts after defeating Matteo Berrettini of Italy in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
Are bad shots, blown leads at Australian Open 'choking'?

By Simon Cambers And Howard Fendrich Jan. 24, 2023 09:45 AM EST

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus waves after defeating Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Australian Open Men Singles

Jan. 24, 2023 05:37 AM EST

Karen Khachanov, right, of Russia gestures to Sebastian Korda of the U.S. after Korda withdrew from their match with an injured wrist during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
2-time Australian champ Azarenka tops Pegula, talks anxiety

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 24, 2023 05:36 AM EST

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Australian Open Men Singles

Jan. 22, 2023 11:23 AM EST

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic during their fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Gua
Australian Open Men Doubles

Jan. 22, 2023 11:23 AM EST

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Buffalo’s Pegula eyes 1st Slam semifinal at Australian Open

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 22, 2023 11:21 AM EST

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Australian Open Men Singles

Jan. 18, 2023 01:27 AM EST

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Pegula, whose family owns Bills, honors Hamlin in Australia

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 18, 2023 01:24 AM EST

Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic plays a backhand return to Bianca Andreescu of Canada during their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Australian Open Men Singles

Jan. 16, 2023 01:39 AM EST

FILE - Poland's Iga Swiatek serves to Jessica Pegula during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis event in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. The 2023 Grand Slam season begins at the Australian Open next week. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
United Cup

Jan. 11, 2023 09:05 AM EST

FILE - Jessica Pegula makes a backhand return to Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic at the United Cup tennis event in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. The 2023 Grand Slam season begins at the Australian Open next week. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
United Cup

Jan. 11, 2023 09:05 AM EST

FILE - Poland's Iga Swiatek serves to Jessica Pegula during their semifinal match at the United Cup tennis event in Sydney, Australia, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. The 2023 Grand Slam season begins at the Australian Open next week. (AP Photo/Mark Baker, File)
AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Swiatek is No. 1; Gauff seeks 1st Slam

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 11, 2023 09:04 AM EST

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts during a WTA Finals tennis tournament match in Fort Worth, Texas, Nov. 4, 2022. Much like many of Twitter's hundreds of millions of users, professional sports stars are also dealing with the chaos and uncertainty surrounding the microblogging app since Elon Musk took it over and began trimming the staff and making other changes. Even the people paid to advise the athletes are not necessarily sure how to proceed as Twitter evolves — or maybe goes away entirely. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
WTA Finals Women Singles

Nov. 21, 2022 01:05 PM EST

Madeline Edwards arrives at the 56th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Amid Musk Twitter chaos, athletes & celebs cope just like us

By Howard Fendrich And Kristin M. Hall Nov. 21, 2022 01:02 PM EST

Jessica Pegula, of the United States, reacts after defeating Yuan Yue, of China, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
US Open Women Singles

Sep. 03, 2022 03:01 PM EDT

Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, reacts after defeating Garbine Muguruza, of Spain, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
American Pegula into 4th Rd for 1st time | US Open updates

Sep. 03, 2022 02:58 PM EDT

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
French Open Women Singles

Jun. 29, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
Pegula almost didn't go to Wimbledon; now she eyes 3rd round

By Howard Fendrich Jun. 29, 2022 03:28 PM EDT