Jessica Pegula jokes about American No. 1 status after opening Wimbledon win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Jessica Pegula won her first-round match against Darja Vidmanova at Wimbledon on June 30, 2026, with a score of 7-5, 6-3. Following the victory, Pegula discussed her ranking as the top American player and shared her excitement about being in the same draw as Serena Williams, who is also competing at the tournament. Pegula mentioned the closeness of rankings among American players and expressed her enjoyment of the competitive depth in women’s tennis. She is next set to face Sara Sorribes Tormo in the second round, while Williams' match against Maya Joint is scheduled for later the same day.
- •Pegula defeated Vidmanova in the first round at Wimbledon.
- •She is ranked No. 4 and is the top American player.
- •Pegula faces Sara Sorribes Tormo in the next round.
- •Serena Williams is also competing at Wimbledon, returning to singles.
- •Pegula commented on the competitive nature of American women's tennis.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Take That Serena Williams!’ – Jessica Pegula Jokes As She Gets Honest About American No. 1 Tag at Wimbledon
"Jessica Pegula has redeemed herself after her disappointing first-round exit at last year’s Wimbledon Championships, making a stellar return to the grass-court Major. Following her first-round win, Pegula opened up about her American No.
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