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Jessica Pegula withdraws from Singapore Open ahead of start date

5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jessica Pegula withdraws from Singapore Open ahead of start date
Summary

American tennis player Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA 500 Singapore Open set to start on September 21. Pegula's decision comes after a lackluster performance in her recent US Open semifinal against Aryna Sabalenka, where she appeared low on energy. Observers noted her use of mystery bandages during the tournament, which may have contributed to concerns about her fitness. Despite the withdrawal, Pegula is currently ranked World No. 3 and remains in the running for the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, scheduled for November 8.

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By the Numbers
  • •Pegula withdrew from the Singapore Open set to begin on September 21.
  • •She struggled in her US Open semifinal against Aryna Sabalenka.
  • •Pegula has been seen with mystery bandages during the US Open.
  • •She is currently ranked World No. 3.
  • •The WTA Finals in Indian Wells begin on November 8.
Latest Updates
  • 12:36 AMESPN Tennis — Pegula withdraws from Singapore tournament, cites recent heavy workload
  • 11:04 PMYahoo Sports — American Jessica Pegula withdraws from Singapore WTA tournament
  • 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Singapore Tennis Open
  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula confirms why she’s withdrawing from the Singapore Open, ‘I’m really disappointed’
  • 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula makes an unsurprising announcement regarding the Singapore Open
What they're saying
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On Tuesday, Alex Eala received some pretty good news ahead of the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open. World No. 3 Jessica Pegula announced on Instagram that she was withdrawing from the tournament to get some rest after a deep US Open run. Pegula reached the semifinals before losing to Aryna Sabalenka. “I’m really disappointed to have […] The post Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Singapore Tennis Open appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from next week's WTA 500 tennis tournament in Singapore due to a recent heavy workload of matches. “After a long and physically demanding few weeks at the U.S. Open, I’m just not quite ready to get back on court and compete at the level I expect from myself," Pegula said on social media this week. Pegula recently moved up to third on the WTA rankings, a career high.

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Jessica Pegula has shared her disappointment at withdrawing from the Singapore Open later this month. Amid the absence of Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, Pegula...

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